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Sep. 27 2019

Understanding the Lifelong Impact of Chicago Clergy Sexual Abuse

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Clergy Sexual Abuse

Over the past two decades, we’ve been horrified to learn of every new clergy sexual abuse scandal. The pervasiveness of this problem, together with coverup efforts, are truly shocking and horrific. But what about the victims? Sadly, many will never come forward, so we’ll never know [...]

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Sep. 12 2019

The Real Price of an Illinois DUI Conviction

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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DUI

Along with the criminal consequences, social stigma, and inconvenience of getting a DUI in Illinois comes a significant financial burden -- ongoing expenses that persist years after case resolution. If you’re facing DUI charges, it’s important to know what you’re up against, so that [...]

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Sep. 6 2019

Illinois Sex Crime Laws Designed to Protect Minors

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Crimes Against Children Sex Crimes Sexual Abuse

Minor children, especially those in unstable home situations such as runaways or children in the foster care system, are at high risk for sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. These vulnerable kids may be compelled by force or coercion to engage in commercial sex acts or may engage in [...]

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Sep. 6 2019

Illinois Assault Penalties Depend Upon Who Gets Hurt

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Assault

Any circumstances of assault are liable to lead an offender to years behind bars and a criminal record of violent crime to haunt them years after in a myriad of ways. Still, all assault charges are not created equally. The severity of your charge (and the sentence you receive) depends on a [...]

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Aug. 29 2019

Could Your Child Be Charged in Adult Criminal Court in Illinois?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Juvenile Crime

In most cases, minors under the age of 18 are not legally considered to be adults. However, under Illinois law, some juvenile defendants can be prosecuted as adults and receive adult sentences if convicted. It is relatively rare for a minor to be prosecuted as an adult, but it does happen in [...]

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Aug. 23 2019

Yes, False Allegations of Domestic Violence Really Do Happen in IL

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Domestic Violence

Most allegations of domestic violence are genuine, and domestic abuse is statistically an underreported offense. However, false allegations can and do happen on occasion. While domestic violence should never be tolerated, falsely accusing someone is unacceptable, too. False domestic violence [...]

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Aug. 7 2019

Epstein, R. Kelly Cases Shine a Light on Illinois Sex Trafficking

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Sex Crimes Sex Trafficking

The Me Too Movement has paved the way for a number of powerful men being charged with sex crimes and sexual misconduct. The greatest public awareness began with the Weinstein story which broke in October 2017 and has culminated in dozens of household names being smeared. You’ve heard [...]

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Jul. 31 2019

The Real Differences between Robbery and Armed Robbery Charges in IL

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Armed Robbery Robbery Theft

Regardless of the degree of offense, robbery is always classified as a felony and almost always carries some amount of jail time. Should your charges escalate to armed or aggravated robbery, you can bet on more than doubling your prison sentence. What’s more, although robbery of any kind [...]

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Jul. 26 2019

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

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Drug Crimes Drug-Free Zones

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

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Appeals Criminal Law Federal Law

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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