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Dec. 19 2019

Did You Know Chicago Package Theft Can Be a Federal Charge?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Package Theft Theft

Theft is always a crime, regardless of where it happens or who the victim is. However, certain kinds of theft are automatically considered matters of federal law. Mail tampering, although a seemingly minor offense, is one of them. A conviction can lead to decades in federal prison or [...]

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Dec. 12 2019

Are Plea Deals to Illinois Drug Charges a Smart Idea?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Drug Crimes Plea Deals

You might be surprised to learn that 90 to 95% of both federal and state cases end in plea bargains. This is an agreement between the defense and the prosecution to resolve the case and avoid going to trial. The prevalence of plea bargains suggests that there’s something in them for both [...]

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Dec. 6 2019

How Bad Is Human Trafficking in Illinois?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Human Trafficking Sex Trafficking

You might be surprised that Illinois has one of the highest rates for human trafficking in the nation. Chicago is a major city, and hub among several major interstates, creating ample opportunities for human trafficking. Law enforcement and lawmakers have taken greater initiative over the [...]

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Dec. 6 2019

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

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Federal Law

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?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Parole Probation Violation

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

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Criminal Law DUI

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

Illinois gun crimes and possession charge

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Gun Crimes

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

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Criminal Record Sealing Expungement/Record Sealing

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

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Domestic Battery Domestic Violence

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…

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Shoplifiting Theft

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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