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AZHARI LLC BLOG

May. 23 2018

Is Your Chicago Teen Graduating or Going to Prom? Beware DUI Charges

Is Your Chicago Teen Graduating or Going to Prom? Beware DUI Charges
Posted By: Sami Azhari
Category:
DUI

Teens are notorious for making impulsive decisions that can have devastating consequences. This is particularly common for graduating seniors in the spring, when senioritis, proms, and graduation festivities often lead to more partying… and an increase in arrests. Drinking and driving is [...]
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May. 17 2018

Hitting a Minor in Illinois Is an Automatic Aggravated Battery Charge

Hitting a Minor in Illinois Is an Automatic Aggravated Battery Charge
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Child abuse is an uncomfortable and emotionally charged subject. Unfortunately, it remains an ongoing problem in our society. Potential child abuse is therefore taken very seriously by professional caregivers, law enforcement, and the Illinois court system. It is therefore important to [...]
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May. 8 2018

Can Liking Someone’s FB Post Connect You for Insider Trading Charges?

Can Liking Someone's FB Post Connect You for Insider Trading Charges?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is accusing three entities of insider trading. How were the entities linked together? Facebook “likes.” Yes, that’s right. Apparently, the wives of two company owners regularly “liked” one another’s photos on Facebook. SEBI [...]
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May. 8 2018

Prescription Drug Crimes You Can be Charged with in Illinois

Prescription Drug Crimes You Can be Charged with in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Did you know that even if you have a prescription for a particular drug you can potentially be charged with a prescription drug crime in Illinois? There are, in fact, many different types of criminal acts associated with prescription drugs. In today’s climate, with outrage and fear growing [...]
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Apr. 26 2018

Understanding Common Types of Corporate Fraud in Chicago

Understanding Common Types of Corporate Fraud in Chicago
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Illinois law prosecutes any person or company who practices business activities that are illegal or deceptive and are intended to grant favor to the person or company at the expense of others. This is known as corporate fraud, and it can take many different forms – all of which come with [...]
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Apr. 17 2018

Who Qualifies as a Domestic Violence Victim in Illinois?

Who Qualifies as a Domestic Violence Victim in Illinois?
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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“I know it when I see it.” You’ve probably heard that quote before. It comes from a famous 1964 Supreme Court decision by Justice Potter Stewart where they were attempting to legally determine whether something was obscene or pornographic in nature – two terms that can be quite [...]
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Apr. 13 2018

Most Common Types of Illinois Insurance Fraud

Most Common Types of Illinois Insurance Fraud
Posted By: Sami Azhari

If you have recently been charged with insurance fraud in Illinois, it helps to know the most common types of fraud the Illinois court system handles. In this post, we will detail fraud charges for you and let you know how to get help. Kinds of Insurance Fraud You Can Be Charged with in [...]
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Apr. 5 2018

Federal Sex Crime Charges: How They Work

Federal Sex Crime Charges: How They Work
Posted By: Sami Azhari

If you have been charged with a sex crime under federal law, you’re probably wondering what is going to happen to you. In this post, we will detail which acts are covered under the law, the associated penalties, sex offender registration, and how to get help from a skilled federal sex [...]
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Mar. 29 2018

What Laws Cover Child Molestation in Illinois?

What Laws Cover Child Molestation in Illinois?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Last year, Illinois eliminated the statutes of limitation for all felony criminal sexual assault and sexual abuse crimes against children. The rationale was that victims of childhood sexual abuse can take many years to recover from and report the abuse, and that repealing the statutes of [...]
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Mar. 23 2018

Facing a St. Paddy’s Day DUI? What You’re Up against in Illinois

Facing a St. Paddy's Day DUI? What You're Up against in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari
Category:
DUI

Over 30 million Americans have Irish heritage, and millions more celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish food and beer. In fact, Americans spend nearly $5 billion on St. Paddy’s Day celebrations, including an average of almost $40 per partier. So it should be no surprise that every St. [...]
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