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Oct. 18 2019

Disorderly Conduct: When Halloween Pranks Go Too Far in Illinois

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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October 31st is known nationwide as the spookiest night of the year, but what happens if your Halloween “trick” gets out of hand? As children mature into their teenage years, often they can get involved in events on Halloween and October 30th (sometimes called Mischief Night) that can have [...]

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Oct. 11 2019

The 7 Types of Fraud Covered by Illinois Law

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Fraud

When you hear the term “fraud,” you likely imagine some image of deceit or theft - and generally, you would be correct. This is because the concept can be broadly defined as any act in which one person intentionally misrepresents an existing fact to another in order to either induce the [...]

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Sep. 27 2019

If You Fail a Drug Test at Work, Can You Be Charged in Illinois?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Drug Crimes

Maybe you found the perfect position, aced the interview, and now the only thing standing between you and the job you’re after...is a drug test result. Or perhaps you’ve been selected for a random drug screening at your workplace. Or you’re on probation or parole, and testing is just part [...]

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Sep. 27 2019

Understanding the Lifelong Impact of Chicago Clergy Sexual Abuse

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Clergy Sexual Abuse

Over the past two decades, we’ve been horrified to learn of every new clergy sexual abuse scandal. The pervasiveness of this problem, together with coverup efforts, are truly shocking and horrific. But what about the victims? Sadly, many will never come forward, so we’ll never know [...]

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Sep. 12 2019

The Real Price of an Illinois DUI Conviction

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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DUI

Along with the criminal consequences, social stigma, and inconvenience of getting a DUI in Illinois comes a significant financial burden -- ongoing expenses that persist years after case resolution. If you’re facing DUI charges, it’s important to know what you’re up against, so that [...]

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Sep. 6 2019

Illinois Sex Crime Laws Designed to Protect Minors

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Crimes Against Children Sex Crimes Sexual Abuse

Minor children, especially those in unstable home situations such as runaways or children in the foster care system, are at high risk for sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. These vulnerable kids may be compelled by force or coercion to engage in commercial sex acts or may engage in [...]

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Sep. 6 2019

Illinois Assault Penalties Depend Upon Who Gets Hurt

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Assault

Any circumstances of assault are liable to lead an offender to years behind bars and a criminal record of violent crime to haunt them years after in a myriad of ways. Still, all assault charges are not created equally. The severity of your charge (and the sentence you receive) depends on a [...]

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Aug. 29 2019

Could Your Child Be Charged in Adult Criminal Court in Illinois?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Juvenile Crime

In most cases, minors under the age of 18 are not legally considered to be adults. However, under Illinois law, some juvenile defendants can be prosecuted as adults and receive adult sentences if convicted. It is relatively rare for a minor to be prosecuted as an adult, but it does happen in [...]

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Aug. 23 2019

Yes, False Allegations of Domestic Violence Really Do Happen in IL

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Domestic Violence

Most allegations of domestic violence are genuine, and domestic abuse is statistically an underreported offense. However, false allegations can and do happen on occasion. While domestic violence should never be tolerated, falsely accusing someone is unacceptable, too. False domestic violence [...]

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Aug. 7 2019

Epstein, R. Kelly Cases Shine a Light on Illinois Sex Trafficking

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Sex Crimes Sex Trafficking

The Me Too Movement has paved the way for a number of powerful men being charged with sex crimes and sexual misconduct. The greatest public awareness began with the Weinstein story which broke in October 2017 and has culminated in dozens of household names being smeared. You’ve heard [...]

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