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AZHARI LLC BLOG

Jul. 26 2019

Everything You Need to Know about Drug-Free Zones in Illinois

Drug free zones in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Drug-free zone laws enhance criminal penalties for drug crimes committed near places frequented by children like public schools and parks. The idea is to keep drugs and the violence, theft, and prostitution crime often associated away from children. Although the principle behind drug-free [...]
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Jul. 18 2019

What to Know about the Federal Criminal Appeals Process

What to Know about the Federal Criminal Appeals Process
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Were you convicted of a crime in federal trial court? Do you disagree with the decision? If you were...and you don’t, you have the right to request your case be reviewed again. This is known as an appeal, and your request is submitted to an “appellate” court. The appeals process [...]
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Jul. 11 2019

Got an Illinois DUI over the 4th? You Can Fight Back

Got an Illinois DUI over the 4th? You Can Fight Back
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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The Fourth of July is the deadliest holiday of the year for drunk driving. So you can count on police being out full-force to catch drunk drivers in all 50 states, including Illinois. Every Fourth of July, police increase patrol teams to catch drunk drivers, and often employ DUI checkpoints [...]
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Jul. 11 2019

As Chicago Shootings Continue, What You Should Know about Gun Charges

As Chicago Shootings Continue, What You Should Know about Gun Charges
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Despite tight gun control laws, Chicago is notorious for its gun violence problem, and the issue appears to be escalating. For instance in a single weekend, six victims died of 28 total people shot recently in the city. Among the dead is a 15-year-old-boy from Englewood. This is only a [...]
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Jul. 3 2019

Molested By a Member of the Clergy in IL? You Can Get Justice

Clergy molestation
Posted By: Sami Azhari

In recent years, we’ve come to recognize the rampant problem of child sexual abuse by members of the clergy, and Chicago isn’t immune from this scandal. Attorneys for clergy sexual abuse victims recently released a report detailing all priests and Church associates in Illinois who have [...]
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Jun. 20 2019

Illinois Shoplifting Penalties Might Be Eased – How Bad Are They Now?

Shoplifting
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Shoplifting is a common criminal offense, and many states consider it a relatively minor transgression. However, in Illinois, the infraction is met with stiff criminal penalties. In fact, this state’s shoplifting laws are some of the toughest in the nation. Fortunately, that may change [...]
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Jun. 12 2019

How Sex Offender Treatment Works in Illinois

How Sex Offender Treatment Works in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Short of murder, sex offenses are some of the most grievous crimes one person can commit against another. Further, many offenders commit sex crimes repeatedly. In an attempt to protect public safety and keep people from reoffending, Illinois carefully manages prior sex offenders. This [...]
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Jun. 5 2019

Did You Know that Illinois Has Two Felony Theft Thresholds?

Thief pulling a wallet from a pocket
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Theft is a common criminal offense, but one that can have major legal ramifications. That said, some theft crimes are more serious than others. Minor details (like which exit you use if you shoplift) can have a huge effect on the legal consequences you could face. Like many states, Illinois [...]
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May. 30 2019

Drug Trafficking in Illinois Comes with Mandatory Minimums

Drug Trafficking in Illinois Comes with Mandatory Minimums
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Generally, the term “mandatory minimums” is associated with federal courts. However, Illinois state courts also have mandatory minimums for a variety of crimes, including drug trafficking. Mandatory minimums are controversial in that a mandatory minimum prison sentence must be imposed [...]
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May. 26 2019

When Prom Adventures Turn Into Illinois Criminal Charges

When Prom Adventures Turn Into Illinois Criminal Charges
Posted By: Sami Azhari

‘Tis the season for prom night shenanigans, and while it can be a harmless evening of fun for high school students as the academic year comes to an end, it’s also a dangerous time for teens. Prom night adventures can lead to serious or even fatal incidents, as well as the legal trouble [...]
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