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AZHARI LLC BLOG

Jun. 5 2020

IL Race-Motivated Assaults Go from Misdemeanor to Felony Charges Quick

IL Race-Motivated Assaults Go from Misdemeanor to Felony Charges Quick
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Stress can bring out the worst in all of us. Sometimes, people find themselves taking out their fears and worries on others. Unfortunately, it is the Asian population of Chicago that seems to have become a target in the months since COVID-19 became a global problem. Race-motivated crimes [...]
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May. 26 2020

Fudge Mortgage Relief Documents, Face Illinois Fraud Charges

Fudge Mortgage Relief Documents, Face Illinois Fraud Charges
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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COVID-19 is having a huge impact on the health of people around Illinois, but it’s also having a financial impact. Luckily, the government has stepped in to offer support to those who are struggling with finances due to the coronavirus pandemic. The CARES Act provides people with mortgage [...]
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May. 12 2020

Whatever Your Needs, IL Gun Violence Isn’t Going to Meet Them

Whatever Your Needs, IL Gun Violence Isn't Going to Meet Them
Posted By: Sami Azhari

It seems that in many ways, the lockdowns due to coronavirus are reducing crime. When it comes to gun violence on the streets of Chicago, though, that’s simply not the case. According to data collected by the Chicago Police Department, shootings are up across the city when compared to the [...]
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May. 8 2020

What Not to Do When Charged with a DUI in Chicago

What Not to Do When Charged with a DUI in Chicago
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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DUI

It seems like a natural defense: If you’re pulled over by Chicago police and worried about a DUI, claiming that you have the coronavirus is a way to get out of it. It’s not that simple, though – as one Chicago man recently found out, now facing both DUI charges and charges for the [...]
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May. 1 2020

Sometimes Consent Can’t Save You From IL Sexual Assault Charges

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Posted By: Sami Azhari
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The era of “Me Too” has brought sexual consent and the laws surrounding the topic to the forefront. To many, it may seem quite clear when you do and do not have consent. But there are many situations where a person can find themselves arrested and charged with a sex crime despite [...]
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Apr. 24 2020

A Single Download Can Land You Multiple Child Porn Charges

A Single Download Can Land You Multiple Child Porn Charges
Posted By: Sami Azhari

A Princeton, Illinois man recently made headlines after being charged on multiple child pornography charges. The man, who has not yet been found guilty of any crimes and is presumed innocent, was charged with possession of child pornography as well as dissemination of child pornography. Both [...]
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Apr. 24 2020

IL Courts Closed? Get a Head Start on Expungement Paperwork

IL Courts Closed? Get a Head Start on Expungement Paperwork
Posted By: Sami Azhari

COVID-19 has slowed things in the world down significantly, closing many businesses and public services – including local courts. Before the pandemic hit, headlines abounded about mass expungement in the wake of the passing of new marijuana legislation. In fact, in December of 2019, the [...]
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Apr. 11 2020

Chicago Police Cite and Release on Drug Possession for Health Safety

Chicago Police Cite and Release on Drug Possession for Health Safety
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Police departments in major cities around the country are doing their best to contend with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This means prioritizing the safety of both the public and officers. One solution that many departments have come up with is to begin issuing citations for [...]
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Apr. 11 2020

Chicago Police Aren’t Taking Coronavirus Pranks Lightly

Chicago Police Aren't Taking Coronavirus Pranks Lightly
Posted By: Sami Azhari

It seems as if no matter what is going on in the world, people will try to use it to garner attention. Unfortunately, as a Chicago teen recently proved, coronavirus is no exception. In Joliet, Ill., a 19-year-old man was arrested for announcing to customers in a Walmart that he had [...]
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Mar. 26 2020

How Two IL Moving Violations Could Cost You Your Livelihood

How Two IL Moving Violations Could Cost You Your Livelihood
Posted By: Sami Azhari

If your job requires you to maintain a commercial driver’s license (CDL), you’re well aware that your livelihood revolves around your ability to follow licensing regulations. Unfortunately, it’s easier than you might imagine incurring CDL violations that could lead to loss of your [...]
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