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AZHARI LLC BLOG

Dec. 6 2019

You Probably Won’t Believe That These Are Federal Crimes…

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Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Federal crimes are a big deal. No one wants to face a prosecutor working on behalf of the United States government. Penalties for criminal convictions at the federal level are also nearly always more serious than similar crimes committed at the state or local level. One might think that in [...]
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Dec. 6 2019

How Does Probation in Illinois Differ from Parole?

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Posted By: Sami Azhari

Many Americans use the terms “probation” and “parole” interchangeably. However, there is a significant difference between the two. Just in case you are ever in the situation, or you know somebody else who might be, it’s important to know what that difference is. Illinois [...]
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Nov. 22 2019

Did You Get an Illinois DUI over Halloween? You Can Fight Back

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Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Halloween fun isn’t just for children. You’ve likely had your fair share of Halloween celebrating during this festive season over the years. You also probably know alcohol or drugs are common at these parties. Police are aware of this, too. It’s evident by the number of DUI (or Driving [...]
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Nov. 15 2019

Illinois Gun Crimes: The “Possession” Charge Few Know About

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Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Thanks in part to local lawmakers and enhanced efforts by law enforcement, gun-related homicides have dropped in the Windy City. Still, our gun violence rates are among the highest in the nation. Chicago’s gun violence epidemic doesn’t just affect the victims of these heinous crimes and [...]
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Nov. 8 2019

The Cost of Not Clearing Your Illinois Criminal Record

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Posted By: Sami Azhari

The impact of being convicted of a crime doesn’t end after having paid your dues. A criminal record sticks with you long after the completion of your sentence, and it can affect your life in a variety of negative ways. In this post, we will look at the cost of not clearing your Illinois [...]
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Oct. 25 2019

How Illinois Domestic Violence Charges Can Impact Child Custody

How Illinois Domestic Violence Charges Can Impact Child Custody
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Since the late 1970s, the state of Illinois has recognized the importance of formal regulation on parents’ child custody and visitation rights. Today, Illinois courts are also especially attuned to domestic violence claims when hearing child custody cases. This is because state legislators [...]
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Oct. 25 2019

When They Say You Shoplifted in Illinois Multiple Times…

When They Say You Shoplifted in Illinois Multiple Times...
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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When faced with objects of value, individuals may have a lapse of judgment and be tempted to steal. As a result, shoplifting is a common offense that occurs in the state of Illinois. The law takes this into account and first-time offenders are subject to lighter sentences. However, if you [...]
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Oct. 18 2019

Disorderly Conduct: When Halloween Pranks Go Too Far in Illinois

Disorderly Conduct: When Halloween Pranks Go Too Far in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

October 31st is known nationwide as the spookiest night of the year, but what happens if your Halloween “trick” gets out of hand? As children mature into their teenage years, often they can get involved in events on Halloween and October 30th (sometimes called Mischief Night) that can have [...]
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Oct. 11 2019

The 7 Types of Fraud Covered by Illinois Law

The 7 Types of Fraud Covered by Illinois Law
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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When you hear the term “fraud,” you likely imagine some image of deceit or theft - and generally, you would be correct. This is because the concept can be broadly defined as any act in which one person intentionally misrepresents an existing fact to another in order to either induce the [...]
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Sep. 27 2019

If You Fail a Drug Test at Work, Can You Be Charged in Illinois?

If You Fail a Drug Test at Work, Can You Be Charged in Illinois?
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Maybe you found the perfect position, aced the interview, and now the only thing standing between you and the job you’re after...is a drug test result. Or perhaps you’ve been selected for a random drug screening at your workplace. Or you’re on probation or parole, and testing is just part [...]
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