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Mar. 1 2019

Are You “Too Dangerous” for a Gun in Illinois?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Gun Laws Weapons Charges

Illinois gun control laws have historically been less restrictive than many other states, but new regulations effective January 1 of this year are tightening things up. One new law covers a couple of different adjustments to waiting periods. There is now a 72-hour waiting period on all [...]

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Feb. 22 2019

Illinois Armed Robbery Charges: How to Fight Back

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Armed Robbery Robbery Theft

If convicted of armed robbery in Illinois, you could face years of jail time, thousands in fines, and a criminal record of violent crime that will affect nearly every aspect of your life long after your sentence is served. Not good. However, proving a defendant guilty of armed robbery is [...]

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Feb. 14 2019

Illinois Is Addicted to Heroin: What If You’re Charged with Trafficking It?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Drug Crimes Drug Possession Drug Trafficking

In 2013, the governors from five states – including Illinois – met to devise a regional strategy to combat overdoses and the abuse of heroin and other opioids, deeming the situation a crisis of epidemic proportions. Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin led the discussion, as that state was [...]

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Feb. 14 2019

Illinois Sexual Harassment: Is It Considered a Sex Crime?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Sexual Assault Sexual Harassment

You probably know that our state takes sex crimes seriously. Get convicted and you could end up in prison for years – and possibly on the sex offender registry. What about sexual harassment, though? We’ve all been hearing a lot about it over the past few years, but many people still have [...]

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Feb. 1 2019

The Thin Line Between Self-Defense and Assault in Illinois

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Assault Self Defense

Every citizen of the United States has the right to protect themselves against force or violence. That right not only applies to defending yourself, but also others – and in some cases, property as well. However, it’s important to know exactly what your state law says about the level of [...]

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Jan. 24 2019

When Computer Crimes Reach the Level of Capital Offenses

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Cyber Crimes Treason

Computers are a staple of modern society, and they have changed the way we do just about everything – including the commission of criminal offenses. Computers have spread through almost every aspect of society, and they have nearly unlimited potential uses. Accordingly, cyber criminals [...]

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Jan. 17 2019

Illinois Embezzlement Charges: How to Fight Back

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Embezzlement Fraud White Collar Crime

Even though embezzlement charges are not violent in nature, they are still considered a very serious crime in Illinois. Case-in-point? Embezzling only $501 from a business could lead to felony charges and years behind bars. Because of this, it is vital that anyone charged puts together the [...]

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Jan. 11 2019

You Can Face US Charges If You Make Illegal Porn in Another Country

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Child Pornography Charges

According to the US Sentencing Commission, “Congress has been particularly active over the last decade creating new offenses, increasing penalties, and issuing directives to the Commission regarding child pornography offenses.” Part of the rationale for increased child pornography [...]

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Jan. 4 2019

You Got a New Year’s DUI in Chicago – Now What?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

DUI

New Year’s is a great time to move forward from the past. Out with the old, in with the new. Unfortunately, that principle doesn’t apply to criminal charges. If you were arrested or charged with DUI in Chicago over New Year’s, you should spend the beginning of 2019 building a strong [...]

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Dec. 27 2018

Concurrent Versus Consecutive Sentences for Federal Drug Trafficking

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Drug Crimes Drug Manufacturing Drug Possession Drug Smuggling Drug Trafficking

A federal jury convicts a defendant of two drug trafficking charges (multiple charges are common in drug trafficking cases). The judge sentences the defendant to five years in prison for Count 1, and two years in prison for Count 2, with the sentences to be served consecutively. What’s the [...]

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