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Jul. 11 2019

Got an Illinois DUI over the 4th? You Can Fight Back

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Criminal Law DUI

The Fourth of July is the deadliest holiday of the year for drunk driving. So you can count on police being out full-force to catch drunk drivers in all 50 states, including Illinois. Every Fourth of July, police increase patrol teams to catch drunk drivers, and often employ DUI checkpoints [...]

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Jul. 11 2019

As Chicago Shootings Continue, What You Should Know about Gun Charges

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Gun Crimes Gun Laws

Despite tight gun control laws, Chicago is notorious for its gun violence problem, and the issue appears to be escalating. For instance in a single weekend, six victims died of 28 total people shot recently in the city. Among the dead is a 15-year-old-boy from Englewood. This is only a [...]

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Jul. 3 2019

Molested By a Member of the Clergy in IL? You Can Get Justice

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Clergy Sexual Abuse

In recent years, we’ve come to recognize the rampant problem of child sexual abuse by members of the clergy, and Chicago isn’t immune from this scandal. Attorneys for clergy sexual abuse victims recently released a report detailing all priests and Church associates in Illinois who have [...]

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Jun. 20 2019

Illinois Shoplifting Penalties Might Be Eased – How Bad Are They Now?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Shoplifiting

Shoplifting is a common criminal offense, and many states consider it a relatively minor transgression. However, in Illinois, the infraction is met with stiff criminal penalties. In fact, this state’s shoplifting laws are some of the toughest in the nation. Fortunately, that may change [...]

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Jun. 12 2019

How Sex Offender Treatment Works in Illinois

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Sex Crimes Sex Offenders

Short of murder, sex offenses are some of the most grievous crimes one person can commit against another. Further, many offenders commit sex crimes repeatedly. In an attempt to protect public safety and keep people from reoffending, Illinois carefully manages prior sex offenders. This [...]

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Jun. 5 2019

Did You Know that Illinois Has Two Felony Theft Thresholds?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Felonies Theft

Theft is a common criminal offense, but one that can have major legal ramifications. That said, some theft crimes are more serious than others. Minor details (like which exit you use if you shoplift) can have a huge effect on the legal consequences you could face. Like many states, Illinois [...]

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May. 30 2019

Drug Trafficking in Illinois Comes with Mandatory Minimums

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Drug Crimes Drug Trafficking

Generally, the term “mandatory minimums” is associated with federal courts. However, Illinois state courts also have mandatory minimums for a variety of crimes, including drug trafficking. Mandatory minimums are controversial in that a mandatory minimum prison sentence must be imposed [...]

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May. 26 2019

When Prom Adventures Turn Into Illinois Criminal Charges

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Drug Crimes DUI Juvenile Crime Sex Crimes

‘Tis the season for prom night shenanigans, and while it can be a harmless evening of fun for high school students as the academic year comes to an end, it’s also a dangerous time for teens. Prom night adventures can lead to serious or even fatal incidents, as well as the legal trouble [...]

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May. 15 2019

Domestic Violence in Illinois: Why People are Driven to Abuse

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Domestic Battery Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is an unfortunate reality that we have to contend with in modern society. Worse, it's on the rise nationwide -- despite repeated attempts by lawmakers to strengthen domestic violence laws and harshly punish offenders. Clearly something isn't working. If we truly want to make a [...]

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May. 9 2019

Understanding the Illinois Internet Crimes against Children Task Force

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Crimes Against Children Sex Crimes

These days, we use computers and the internet for just about everything. Virtually everyone is online, including small children. In fact, statistics from the US department of education suggest that 81% of children as young as three are on the internet. Unfortunately, predators are also [...]

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