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Apr. 5 2019

Your Guide to Revenge Porn Laws in Illinois

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Criminal Law Sex Crimes

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

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Assault Battery

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

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Criminal Defense Felonies

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

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Disorderly Conduct / Protesting Hate Crimes

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?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Gun Laws Weapons Charges

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

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Armed Robbery Robbery Theft

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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Feb. 14 2019

Illinois Is Addicted to Heroin: What If You’re Charged with Trafficking It?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Drug Crimes Drug Possession Drug Trafficking

In 2013, the governors from five states – including Illinois – met to devise a regional strategy to combat overdoses and the abuse of heroin and other opioids, deeming the situation a crisis of epidemic proportions. Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin led the discussion, as that state was [...]

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Feb. 14 2019

Illinois Sexual Harassment: Is It Considered a Sex Crime?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Sexual Assault Sexual Harassment

You probably know that our state takes sex crimes seriously. Get convicted and you could end up in prison for years – and possibly on the sex offender registry. What about sexual harassment, though? We’ve all been hearing a lot about it over the past few years, but many people still have [...]

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Feb. 1 2019

The Thin Line Between Self-Defense and Assault in Illinois

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Assault Self Defense

Every citizen of the United States has the right to protect themselves against force or violence. That right not only applies to defending yourself, but also others – and in some cases, property as well. However, it’s important to know exactly what your state law says about the level of [...]

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Jan. 24 2019

When Computer Crimes Reach the Level of Capital Offenses

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Cyber Crimes Treason

Computers are a staple of modern society, and they have changed the way we do just about everything – including the commission of criminal offenses. Computers have spread through almost every aspect of society, and they have nearly unlimited potential uses. Accordingly, cyber criminals [...]

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