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AZHARI LLC BLOG

May. 1 2019

Illinois Breath Tests Aren’t Always Right – Ways to Fight Your DUI

Illinois Breath Tests Aren't Always Right - Ways to Fight Your DUI
Posted By: Sami Azhari
Category:
DUI

If you have been charged with a DUI in Illinois, there’s a surprisingly good chance that your blood or breath test results are inaccurate. Although blood tests are slightly more reliable than breath tests, both methods are often suspect – particularly if proper testing protocol is not [...]
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Apr. 24 2019

Illinois Drug-Sniffing Dogs: When Are They Legal?

Illinois Drug-Sniffing Dogs: When Are They Legal?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Music festival season is coming soon in Illinois -- but the fun of Lollapalooza or Pitchfork may come to a halt once festival-goers see drug-sniffing dogs. In 2014 alone, 34 people were arrested and over 100 were issued citations at Lollapalooza thanks to the work of drug-sniffing [...]
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Apr. 19 2019

Why Stormy Daniels’ Ex-Lawyer Is Facing Federal Fraud Charges

Fraud
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Top-tier attorney Michael Avenatti first came onto the national spotlight when he represented adult film star Stormy Daniels in her legal battles against President Donald Trump. In fact, at one time he was even considering challenging Trump in his re-election bid. Well, Avenatti has again [...]
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Apr. 19 2019

Illinois Expungement or Record Sealing: Do I Qualify?

Illinois Expungement or Record Sealing: Do I Qualify?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

One of the most devastating consequences of a run-in with the law isn’t mentioned in a court: being left with a criminal record. This is something that can affect nearly every aspect of your life, including housing, employment, and higher education opportunities. In fact, even if [...]
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Apr. 5 2019

Your Guide to Revenge Porn Laws in Illinois

Your Guide to Revenge Porn Laws in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Revenge porn, or the distribution of sexually explicit images or videos without the subject’s consent, has been recognized as a criminal offense in Illinois since 2014. Many times, an explicit photo or image is sent consensually in the course of a romantic relationship, and then exploited [...]
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Mar. 28 2019

The Difference between Assault and Aggravated Assault in Illinois

The Difference between Assault and Aggravated Assault in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari
Category:

Any charge of assault needs to be taken very seriously, as an assault conviction carries significant criminal penalties, and will leave you with a criminal record of violent crime that affects many aspects of day-to-day life, including your career and financial future. However, aggravated [...]
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Mar. 17 2019

A Breakdown of Illinois Felony Charges and Penalties

A Breakdown of Illinois Felony Charges and Penalties
Posted By: Sami Azhari

In Illinois, there are three types of crimes: petty offenses, misdemeanors, and felonies. Petty offenses are minor violations punishable only by fines. The next level is misdemeanors, which are punishable by up to one year in jail. Finally, the most serious category of offenses is felonies. [...]
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Mar. 6 2019

How the Smollet Case Went from Hate Crime to Disorderly Conduct

How the Smollet Case Went from Hate Crime to Disorderly Conduct
Posted By: Sami Azhari

The Jussie Smollet case has been the top story on every news outlet for quite a while now. What first appeared to be a hate crime against the Empire actor has now turned into a bizarre string of incidents that is angering people of color and LGBT communities across America. What has happened [...]
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Mar. 1 2019

Are You “Too Dangerous” for a Gun in Illinois?

Are You “Too Dangerous” for a Gun in Illinois?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Illinois gun control laws have historically been less restrictive than many other states, but new regulations effective January 1 of this year are tightening things up. One new law covers a couple of different adjustments to waiting periods. There is now a 72-hour waiting period on all [...]
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Feb. 22 2019

Illinois Armed Robbery Charges: How to Fight Back

Illinois Armed Robbery Charges: How to Fight Back
Posted By: Sami Azhari

If convicted of armed robbery in Illinois, you could face years of jail time, thousands in fines, and a criminal record of violent crime that will affect nearly every aspect of your life long after your sentence is served. Not good. However, proving a defendant guilty of armed robbery is [...]
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