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AZHARI LLC BLOG

Dec. 24 2020

When Does Legal Detention Become Unlawful Restraint in Illinois?

Posted By: Sami Azhari
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The freedom to go where you want when you want is something that is cherished in society. Having it taken from you and being confined without the ability to freely come and go as you please is really frightening for people. Of course, the idea of being detained or restrained against your [...]
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Dec. 17 2020

What Makes a Great Lawyer in the State of Illinois?

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Posted By: Sami Azhari
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There are many attorneys in Illinois that are good at what they do, but what makes a lawyer great? How can you ensure you’re making the right choice for your legal representation? There are certain skills all lawyers must possess to become lawyers, but there are a few things that [...]
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Dec. 11 2020

Illinois Mom Pleaded with Car Thief to Bring Son Back Safe, No Charges

Illinois Mom Pleaded with Car Thief to Bring Son Back Safe, No Charges
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Sometimes a crime of opportunity can turn into a more significant crime than you may have first realized, as a car thief recently found out in Bridgeview, Illinois. A local man left his car in front of a gas station to run inside. When he came back out, the car was gone – and his [...]
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Dec. 4 2020

Class X Felonies Carry Mandatory Sentencing in Illinois

Class X Felonies Carry Mandatory Sentencing in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

There are many different types of felonies recognized in the state of Illinois. The most serious is a Class X felony – and it can result in a long prison sentence. A Chicago man recently pled guilty to an armed robbery that will now put him in jail for 20 years. Why so long? Because armed [...]
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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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Nov. 20 2020

Do I Qualify for an Illinois DUI Monitoring Device?

Facing a St. Paddy's Day DUI? What You're Up against in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Imagine this: You are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Illinois. You post bond and are allowed to leave jail, waiting to attend your court date. You have a flurry of paperwork with a lot of information you may have no clue about because it’s your first offense. If [...]
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Nov. 11 2020

Why Am I Facing an Illinois Battery Charge and Not Assault?

Why Am I Facing an Illinois Battery Charge and Not Assault?
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Battery and assault are two crimes that are related. Due to this, people often use the terms interchangeably when they’re really two very different things in the eyes of the law. In fact, you can be charged with both crimes if the prosecutor on the case thinks you should be, so the [...]
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Nov. 6 2020

Facing State and Federal Charges for the Same IL Crime? Here’s Why

Facing State and Federal Charges for the Same IL Crime? Here's Why
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Television and movies have made the term “double jeopardy” a part of the popular lexicon but not many Americans know exactly what it is or how it can apply to them. The truth is that double jeopardy offers protection for criminal defendants in court, so it’s a pretty important clause [...]
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Oct. 29 2020

Is Chicago Gun Violence Related to Neighboring States’ Laws?

Is Chicago Gun Violence Related to Neighboring States' Laws?
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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There’s no doubt that public discourse when it comes to guns and gun laws is a hot debate topic. It sparks some intense feelings for people – people like Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The mayor recently attributed the gun problems in Chicago and across the state to looser gun laws [...]
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Oct. 22 2020

When Is Speeding a Criminal Act in Illinois?

When Is Speeding a Criminal Act in Illinois?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Speeding. Many people do it. That doesn’t make it right, but it does give you an idea of just how dangerous the roads in Illinois and beyond have become. It’s crucial that drivers travel to their destinations safely and legally, meaning that they abide by the traffic laws in the [...]
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