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May. 8 2020

What Not to Do When Charged with a DUI in Chicago

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

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

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Sexual Assault

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

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Child Pornography Charges

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

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Expungement/Record Sealing

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

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Coronavirus / COVID-19 Drug Crimes Drug Possession

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

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Coronavirus / COVID-19 Disorderly Conduct / Protesting

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

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

CDL Violations Traffic Violations

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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Mar. 26 2020

Five Domestic Battery Calls in a Single Chicago Suburb

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Domestic Battery Domestic Violence

There’s a common narrative in today’s culture surrounding the topic of domestic battery, and there are two key assumptions within it. The first assumption? Domestic battery involves a man attacking his female partner or children. The second? Most domestic battery calls lead to [...]

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Mar. 13 2020

Are You a Victim of Sex Trafficking? IL Law Enforcement May Not Know

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Human Trafficking Sex Crimes

Regardless of your opinions on the topic of sex work, it’s a heavily regulated and penalized activity in the US today. In Illinois in particular, there are strict punishments for sex work convictions. In fact, even victims of sex trafficking might be charged with prostitution, while the [...]

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Mar. 5 2020

Illinois Forgery Charges in the Digital Age

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Forgery Fraud

It used to be that financial forgery was limited to physical signatures, checks, and drivers’ licenses. After all, those were about the only ways financial transactions occurred. Keeping an eye out for forgeries was usually as simple as checking for watermarks and testing large bills. [...]

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