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May. 14 2021

Illinois FOID Card Debate Heats Up: What You Need to Know

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

FOID Gun Laws

The debate between those on opposite ends of the gun control spectrum rages across state Houses everywhere, even in Illinois. Two recent bills in the Illinois legislature prove just how divisive this debate has become. One bill suggests fingerprinting anyone who obtains a Firearm Owner [...]

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May. 7 2021

I Can’t Pay That! When Your IL DUI Bond Is Set Too High

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

DUI

Getting arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) once isn’t something anyone strives to do – let alone many times. Yet for some, DUI arrests do pile up, and the subsequent consequences can be steep. A Chicago woman recently experienced the criminal justice system’s harsh reaction [...]

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Apr. 29 2021

Will Police Failure Equal More Attention on Chicago Rape Crimes?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Criminal Sexual Assault Sexual Assault

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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Apr. 22 2021

Child Porn Charges May Land Illinois Man a Life Sentence

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Child Pornography Charges

Few crimes are abhorred by society as much as those that hurt children, child pornography being chief among them. Despite its taboo, child pornography does happen – sometimes in places you may least expect. A recent case in Kankakee, Illinois highlights the pervasiveness of child [...]

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Apr. 22 2021

Failure to File Taxes or Failure to Pay: Which Is Worse in Illinois?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Tax Evasion Tax Fraud

Taxes can cause a lot of confusion, especially when financial situations get complicated. Still, most Americans understand their minimum obligation to file and pay taxes each year. While the world won’t come to a halt if you don’t make the federal deadline, failure to file and pay your [...]

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Apr. 8 2021

Your Checklist to Illinois Criminal Record Expungement

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Criminal Record Sealing Expungement/Record Sealing

Being arrested and charged with a criminal offense can be a scary and intimidating experience. No matter what, it produces a criminal record – even if you are never charged or found not guilty. This means some innocent people who were never actually charged with an offense still carry [...]

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Apr. 8 2021

How an Illinois DUI Stop Can Lead to Drug Possession Charges

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Drug Possession DUI

Getting stopped for a suspected DUI is no fun, but neither are the consequences if the police find more than they bargained for in a stop. An Oak Park driver discovered just how much things can go awry. They were pulled over for driving under the influence and ultimately arrested for it – [...]

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Mar. 26 2021

Break Chicago’s Spring Travel Orders, Face Disorderly Conduct Charges

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Disorderly Conduct / Protesting

COVID-19 has changed the way people operate, including how they travel. These days, many destinations require negative COVID tests within so many days of arrival or a quarantine period once you arrive – including Chicago. Recently, the city of Chicago updated its COVID-19 restrictions. [...]

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Mar. 26 2021

Reasons Why You Might Be Disqualified from an IL CDL

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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CDL Violations

A Commercial Drivers License, often referred to as a CDL, puts the holder under a much higher level of scrutiny than other drivers. That’s why getting a CDL violation can be such a big deal for those who depend on the license for their livelihoods. Here’s what you need to know about CDLs [...]

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Mar. 12 2021

IL Domestic Violence: Signs You May Be Crossing the Line

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Domestic Battery Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a matter watched very closely by the state of Illinois. If you are accused of perpetrating domestic violence, then you can face some serious legal penalties. Of course, every case of domestic violence is different. One surefire way to stay out of trouble is by preventing [...]

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