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Federal Law

Apr. 13 2017

What Does “Immunity” Mean in a Federal Criminal Case?

What Does Immunity Mean in a Federal Criminal Case
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Have we gone a day in 2017 without seeing “Trump” and “Russia” in our headlines? Despite this, it doesn’t seem like we’ve gotten any closer to really understanding what exactly is going on. For a brief period of time, it seemed like Michael Flynn, Trump’s first National [...]
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Mar. 21 2017

When Is Theft a Federal Crime?

When Is Theft a Federal Crime
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Stealing doesn’t seem like it should be a federal crime. After all, why should the feds get involved if someone rips off a Walmart or takes another person’s car? It is true that, for the most part, the feds don’t get involved with those types of theft cases – though they can if they [...]
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Feb. 14 2017

How to Reduce Your Sentence in Federal Criminal Case

How to Reduce Your Sentence in Federal Criminal Case
Posted By: Sami Azhari

A federal crime occurs when the offender breaks a law that was implemented based on federal legislation. No matter what state you are in across the United States, if you break a federal law, it will result in the same type of punishment, regardless of location. Federal crimes range in severity, [...]
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Feb. 2 2017

4 FAQs about Federal Crimes

4 FAQs about Federal Crimes
Posted By: Sami Azhari

If you are charged with a crime in Illinois, it is crucial to understand the charges against you and what the next few months will look like in and out of the courtroom. One of the most important things to know is whether you face state or federal charges. While the overall processes have a [...]
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Oct. 20 2016

Getting Charged with Federal Drug Trafficking in Illinois: FAQs

Getting Charged with Federal Drug Trafficking in Illinois - FAQs
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Getting charged with a drug trafficking charge in the state of Illinois is intimidating enough – the state has enacted mandatory sentencing rules that guarantee jail time after a guilty verdict. But what if your case is taken to federal court? For all of the basic differences between [...]
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Oct. 14 2016

What to Look for in a Federal Defense Lawyer

What to Look for in a Federal Defense Lawyer
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Being charged with a federal offense can be terrifying. Federal penalties are incredibly severe, and a conviction can mean huge fines and years – or even decades – behind bars. Your future is quite literally on the line. Because of this, you smart, tough, dedicated federal defense lawyer [...]
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Jul. 5 2016

UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT REQUIRES WARRANTS FOR FORCED BLOOD DRAWS

UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT REQUIRES WARRANTS FOR FORCED BLOOD DRAWS
Posted By: Sami Azhari

The United States Supreme Court ruled that police must generally obtain a warrant before subjecting a drunken-driving suspect to a blood test. The vote was 8-to-1. Tyler McNeely was pulled over late at night after a state trooper observed him driving erratically. When McNeely refused to take a [...]
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