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Sexual Assault

Jul. 1 2022

Myths About IL Sex Crimes

Posted By: Sami Azhari

When it comes to sex crimes in the United States and in Illinois, people make a lot of assumptions. Often, these assumptions are based on bad information. Sex crimes are a serious matter, and those who are convicted of them are penalized quite significantly by the state. But it’s still [...]
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May. 13 2022

Your Common IL Sex Offender Registry Questions

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Sex crimes in Illinois are among some of the most serious you can face, and the penalties for a conviction can be severe. One of the gravest penalties of a conviction is being required to register as a sex offender. This type of registration can complicate your life since it can influence [...]
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Aug. 6 2021

New Bill To More Clearly Define Consent in Illinois

New Bill To More Clearly Define Consent in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Rape is a serious and frightening crime, but it doesn’t always happen between strangers or in dark alleys under the cover of night – it often occurs between those who know each other. Regardless of the circumstances, every case involving sexual assault is defined by one factor: consent. And [...]
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Apr. 29 2021

Will Police Failure Equal More Attention on Chicago Rape Crimes?

Will Police Failure Equal More Attention on Chicago Rape Crimes?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Sexual assault is a terrible crime – and Illinois prosecutes it to the fullest extent of the law. Well, when they solve the case, that is. Recently, the Chicago police’s dismal record of solving sexual assault cases has come into the public eye. Over a decade, of 15,000 cases reported, [...]
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Nov. 25 2020

Aggravating Factors in an Illinois Sex Crime

Aggravating Factors in an Illinois Sex Crime
Posted By: Sami Azhari

If you live around the Palatine area, you might have seen recent news of a man who was arrested on a count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. The man faces a bond of $100,000 and if he can post, he must still remain under electronic home monitoring. He is also forbidden from contact with [...]
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May. 1 2020

Sometimes Consent Can’t Save You From IL Sexual Assault Charges

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Posted By: Sami Azhari
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The era of “Me Too” has brought sexual consent and the laws surrounding the topic to the forefront. To many, it may seem quite clear when you do and do not have consent. But there are many situations where a person can find themselves arrested and charged with a sex crime despite [...]
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Feb. 14 2019

Illinois Sexual Harassment: Is It Considered a Sex Crime?

Illinois Sexual Harassment: Is It Considered a Sex Crime?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

You probably know that our state takes sex crimes seriously. Get convicted and you could end up in prison for years – and possibly on the sex offender registry. What about sexual harassment, though? We’ve all been hearing a lot about it over the past few years, but many people still have [...]
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Dec. 6 2018

How to Fight Back Against Illinois Sex Crime Charges

How to Fight Back Against Illinois Sex Crime Charges
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Being charged with a sex crime of any kind is a very serious offense in our state. It is crucial to arm yourself with the knowledge and representation you need before you end up facing the negative ramifications associated with a conviction. The best way to ensure you have to greatest chance [...]
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Oct. 12 2018

How Does Sexual Assault Become Aggravated in Illinois?

How Does Sexual Assault Become Aggravated in Illinois?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Sexual assault is an incredibly serious crime in Illinois, but it can be elevated to the even more serious crime of aggravated sexual assault when certain conditions are present. In this post, we are going to detail the differences between the two crimes and what you can do to protect your [...]
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Aug. 9 2018

Breaking Down Child Sexual Abuse Charges in Illinois

Breaking Down Child Sexual Abuse Charges in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Child sexual abuse charges should not be taken lightly in Illinois. A Quincy man was recently sentenced to two decades behind bars after he was found guilty of sex crimes against two girls. He was accused of inappropriately touching the girls in 2015 or 2016. The incident came to light in [...]
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