Criminal Defense Blog | Rolling Meadows

Jan. 17 2019

Illinois Embezzlement Charges: How to Fight Back

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Embezzlement Fraud White Collar Crime

Even though embezzlement charges are not violent in nature, they are still considered a very serious crime in Illinois. Case-in-point? Embezzling only $501 from a business could lead to felony charges and years behind bars. Because of this, it is vital that anyone charged puts together the [...]

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Jan. 11 2019

You Can Face US Charges If You Make Illegal Porn in Another Country

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Child Pornography Charges

According to the US Sentencing Commission, “Congress has been particularly active over the last decade creating new offenses, increasing penalties, and issuing directives to the Commission regarding child pornography offenses.” Part of the rationale for increased child pornography [...]

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Jan. 4 2019

You Got a New Year’s DUI in Chicago – Now What?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

DUI

New Year’s is a great time to move forward from the past. Out with the old, in with the new. Unfortunately, that principle doesn’t apply to criminal charges. If you were arrested or charged with DUI in Chicago over New Year’s, you should spend the beginning of 2019 building a strong [...]

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Dec. 27 2018

Concurrent Versus Consecutive Sentences for Federal Drug Trafficking

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Drug Crimes Drug Manufacturing Drug Possession Drug Smuggling Drug Trafficking

A federal jury convicts a defendant of two drug trafficking charges (multiple charges are common in drug trafficking cases). The judge sentences the defendant to five years in prison for Count 1, and two years in prison for Count 2, with the sentences to be served consecutively. What’s the [...]

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Dec. 20 2018

The Truth about Holiday Domestic Violence in Illinois – And Why It Matters

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Domestic Violence

It seems like the holidays come with more of everything. More shopping. More traffic. More parties. More eating and drinking. More sentimental music. More time with family. More stress. Perhaps partially because of this, a powerful narrative has developed around domestic violence and the [...]

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Dec. 14 2018

Breaking Down Money Laundering Charges in Illinois

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Federal Law Fraud Money Laundering

Are you facing money laundering charges in Illinois? Here’s what you need to know about the laws in our state, and what you can do to fight back and work to beat your charges. Laws on Money Laundering in Illinois Money laundering charges are not just for large crime rings or gangsters. The [...]

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Dec. 6 2018

How to Fight Back Against Illinois Sex Crime Charges

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Sex Crimes Sexual Assault

Being charged with a sex crime of any kind is a very serious offense in our state. It is crucial to arm yourself with the knowledge and representation you need before you end up facing the negative ramifications associated with a conviction. The best way to ensure you have to greatest chance [...]

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Nov. 29 2018

Drive for an Armed Robbery in IL, Face Armed Robbery Charges

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Armed Robbery Theft Violent Crimes

In Illinois, you can face armed robbery charges even if you are only the driver and someone else is doing the actual robbing. In this post, we’re going to detail a recent story dealing with this exact situation, let you know how it played out, and tell you more about how robbery charges work [...]

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Nov. 26 2018

Strategies You Can Use to Battle Illinois Cyber Crime Charges

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Computer Crimes Cyber Crimes

When someone takes passwords, uses misrepresentation or fraud, or uses other devices to swipe personal information, financial data, trade secrets, or copyright information, cyber crime charges can apply. With the number and severity of computer crimes increasing drastically in recent years, [...]

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Nov. 13 2018

Your Guide to Illinois Sex Trafficking Laws

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Sex Crimes Sex Trafficking

If you have been accused of sex trafficking in the state of Illinois, you may think that your life is over. After all, it is an incredibly serious crime, and you are likely to face both severe penalties and the possibility of public shaming if the press learns of the charges. With all of [...]

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