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Mar. 3 2021

Do I Have Access to Cook County’s Special Prostitution Court?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Prostitution

Prostitution is often seen as a victimless crime, but that’s simply not the case. In many situations, the women involved in prostitution are victims themselves. They may have mental health issues, addiction issues, be the victims of human traffickers, or have issues with chronic [...]

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Mar. 3 2021

IDOT Worker Faces Forgery Charges with Fake Dr. Notes

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Forgery Fraud

Sometimes what may not seem like a serious crime to you is a very serious one in the eyes of the law. And that’s what one IDOT worker has found out. A supervisor at the Illinois Department of Transportation was writing fake doctor’s notes to excuse himself from work. He now faces charges [...]

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Feb. 19 2021

Citizen’s Arrest: Does It Really Happen in Illinois?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Criminal Law

Citizen’s arrest: It may be something you’ve only ever heard on your favorite television crime drama. You may even be wondering whether it’s a real thing! The truth is that citizen’s arrests can happen and probably even do – even if there’s no official number that can be pointed [...]

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Feb. 11 2021

It’s Not Just Sex Offenders Required to Register with Illinois

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Sex Crimes Sex Offender Registration Sex Offenders

Almost everyone is familiar with the Sex Offender Registry, the registry where those convicted of certain sex crimes must record their information as a matter of public record as a means to keep the public safe. Have you heard of another registry, though? It’s called the Murderer and [...]

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Feb. 11 2021

Don’t Ignore the Purple Paint! You Could Be Found Trespassing in IL

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Criminal Law Trespassing

When you’re outdoors having fun, it’s easy to notice a sign that denotes private property where no trespassing is allowed. You may not be aware, however, there’s one law that may make understanding where you legally can and cannot be a little bit more complicated. It’s called the [...]

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Jan. 29 2021

Your Guide to License Suspension After Illinois DUI Conviction

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

DUI

If you’ve ever landed yourself a DUI in Illinois, then you know law enforcement in this state doesn’t take drunk driving (or driving high) lightly. If you haven’t, or if you have recently been charged for the first time, you may not know that if you’re found guilty of driving under [...]

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Jan. 29 2021

How Child Porn Possession Can Land You 30 Years in IL Prison

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Child Pornography Charges

Recent reports reveal a 61-year-old Joliet man was arrested by the State Police on four charges of possession of child pornography. He was found in possession of multiple digital images involving a child under the age of 13 and now faces serious criminal penalties. His case is a more serious [...]

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Jan. 15 2021

Illinois Changes Age of Entry into Adult Justice System in 2021

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Juvenile Crime

Illinois is beginning to move forward in terms of criminal justice reform. Senate Bill 4581 (SB 4581) implements significant changes to the manner in which young people are processed through the court system. One of the most considerable aspects of the bill is its effort to provide those [...]

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Jan. 7 2021

IL Drug Traffickers, Those Phones Might Be Tapped!

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Drug Crimes Drug Trafficking

Illinois, and particularly Chicago, is famous for many things. Deep dish pizza, the Chicago Bears, and the many museums and entertainment venues are a few of the positive things, but there are some negatives we’re known for as well – like drug trafficking. Recently, a huge drug [...]

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Jan. 7 2021

Don’t Let an Illinois Assault Charge Set the Tone for 2021

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Assault

You may think you understand assault in Illinois, but you may not fully grasp what kinds of actions can result in assault charges in our state. For example, a 22-year-old was recently charged with aggravated assault for pointing a gun at someone he was having a disagreement with. He didn’t [...]

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