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Dec. 1 2021

Common Holiday Crimes in Illinois and Associated Charges

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Burglary DUI Shoplifiting

It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also a time of the year that sees an increase for some crimes. During the holidays in Illinois, the incidence of certain crimes goes up for a variety of reasons. People leaving town presents an opportunity for break-ins. Increased [...]

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Nov. 17 2021

IL Sex Offender? You Could Have Your Accomplishments Erased

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Sex Crimes Sex Offender Registration Sex Offenders

In life, people want to be able to claim their accomplishments. Those can be personal or professional – and to many people, they’re quite important, rightly so. However, being a convicted Illinois sex offender can change how your accomplishments are viewed and whether or not you’re even [...]

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Nov. 10 2021

Have a CDL? IL DUI Penalties Can Be Steep

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

CDL Violations DUI

If you have a commercial driver’s license in Illinois, then you have to be aware of the enhanced penalties you can be subject to if charged with a DUI. For most CDL holders, their license is their livelihood. If that’s the case with you, losing it can have a huge impact on your life [...]

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Nov. 10 2021

How To Defend Yourself Against Drug Charges in IL Court

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Drug Crimes

Criminal charges of any type can seriously derail your life. However, drug possession charges in Illinois can take your life in a direction you may not have anticipated, sending you to jail and making you responsible for thousands of dollars in fines. While Illinois has recently relaxed some [...]

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Oct. 27 2021

Your Comprehensive Guide to Illinois Drug Crimes

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Drug Crimes Drug Manufacturing Drug Possession Drug Smuggling Drug Trafficking

Illinois, just like every other state, has laws surrounding the use of illegal drugs. Anyone who is facing charges for a drug crime can potentially be subject to incredibly harsh penalties. This is why It’s vital for every Illinois citizen to understand what the drug laws are in our state as [...]

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Oct. 8 2021

IL Enticement of a Minor Can End in Major Prison Time

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Sex Crimes Sex Offender Registration

Nearly everyone uses the internet today, from young children to older people. While most of us use the internet for legitimate pursuits, there is a dark side to it in which adults lure children. An Illinois man found out the hard way just how harsh the law can treat someone who uses the [...]

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Oct. 8 2021

What Behaviors Can Lead to Domestic Violence Charges in Illinois?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Domestic Battery Domestic Violence

In Illinois, criminal acts are classified as domestic violence when they involve the abuse of a family or household member. You might be wondering exactly what defines a "family or household member". This role could include: Spouses and former spouses Parents, children, and [...]

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Sep. 17 2021

You Got a Labor Day DUI in Illinois: What Now?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

DUI

Even though certain actions can lead to a DUI in Illinois, that doesn’t mean people expect it to happen to them—nor do they know what to do after the fact. If a weekend of summer-ending fun ended with a Labor Day DUI in Illinois for you, you may be wondering what is next. The truth of [...]

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Sep. 10 2021

Common Defenses to Illinois Drug Crimes

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Drug Crimes

In Illinois, even some simple drug possessions that seem minor can result in serious consequences. However, when charged with a drug crime, many people may not understand how consequential the charges can be. This is why it’s crucial for anyone who is facing drug crimes in Illinois to [...]

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Sep. 10 2021

An Illinois Sex Crime Could Lead to a Lifetime No-Contact Order

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Sex Crimes

Sex crimes are taken very seriously in Illinois, and the associated penalties are often quite harsh – including no-contact orders. Illinois just changed the law to give victims of sex crimes the ability to get no-contact orders -- for life -- put on those who perpetrated the sex crimes. [...]

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