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Jan. 6 2022

Were You Hit with IL Shoplifting Charges over the Holidays? Fight Back

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Shoplifiting

Shoplifting may seem like a victimless crime, but it is taken very seriously by the state of Illinois. The associated penalties prove it. Any store can be a target for those who shoplift, but dramatic things happen in stores with big-ticket items that can yield big money when sold by those [...]

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Jan. 6 2022

One Way to Get a Federal Charge? Drive to Another State for Sex

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Sex Crimes Sex Trafficking Transportation of Minors

Sometimes, people are willing to go to great lengths for certain things – and do things that land them in a lot of legal trouble in the process. One Minnesota man recently did just that and now is going to pay with years of his life. The man in question met a girl online who was only 14. [...]

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Jan. 6 2022

What a Happier 2022? Get Your IL Criminal Record Expunged or Sealed

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Expungement/Record Sealing

A new year is right around the corner. If you’re looking for some resolutions to make, then you may want to add expunging or concealing a criminal record to your list. Many people think that expungement of a criminal record and the sealing of one are interchangeable terms, but they are two [...]

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Dec. 15 2021

Going to an IL Holiday Party? Careful to Avoid a DUI

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

DUI

So many things are associated with the holidays. Presents, gatherings with family, great food, and, of course, parties. Getting together with friends, family, and co-workers also leads to a commonplace thing during the holidays that many people want to avoid – DUIs. Driving under the influence [...]

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Dec. 15 2021

Careful Your Holiday Celebrating Doesn’t Lead to an IL Drug Charge

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Drug Crimes

Even though Illinois has made some strides in the way it deals with drug possession by decriminalizing some amounts, don’t mistake that for the license to do whatever you want with drugs this holiday season. Drug possession is still a crime that gets prosecuted in Illinois. If you choose [...]

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Dec. 1 2021

When Does Illinois Consider Stalking a Form of Domestic Violence?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Domestic Violence Stalking

Stalking is a crime taken very seriously by the state of Illinois. In some cases, stalking can occur by someone who doesn’t know the victim – but in other cases that victim may be a former spouse or partner. In these instances, the crime goes beyond stalking into a crime of domestic [...]

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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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