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Nov. 13 2018

Illinois Possession Charges Are Based on the Type of Drug

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Drug Crimes Drug Possession

Not all Illinois drug possession charges are created equally. For one, if you have over a specified amount, you can be charged with trafficking or possession with intent – a big step up in steps of the severity of the consequences you will face if convicted. Unfortunately, there’s not [...]

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Nov. 8 2018

Illinois Weapons Laws: An Overview

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Gun Laws Weapons Charges

Illinois gun control laws are less restrictive than many other states, but weapons crimes here are strictly prosecuted, with significant criminal penalties and restrictions on the future possession of firearms. Because of this, if you own firearms or are otherwise a gun enthusiast, it is [...]

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Nov. 1 2018

Illinois Workplace Theft: Can You Be Charged?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Theft Workplace Theft

Accusations of employee theft can be embarrassing and scary. The penalties for property crimes in Illinois are already quite strict, and the state regards employee and workplace theft as some of the most serious cases of theft. However, you should not feel like you are backed into a corner by [...]

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Oct. 25 2018

What Makes Fraud a Federal Case in Illinois?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Federal Law Fraud

Fraud and other financial crimes are a type of theft that occurs when the defendant takes the money or property of another party, or uses them in an unauthorized manner, with the intent of gaining a benefit from it. Fraud differs from other types of theft in that the defendant typically commits [...]

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Oct. 12 2018

How Does Sexual Assault Become Aggravated in Illinois?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Aggravated Sexual Assault Criminal Law Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is an incredibly serious crime in Illinois, but it can be elevated to the even more serious crime of aggravated sexual assault when certain conditions are present. In this post, we are going to detail the differences between the two crimes and what you can do to protect your [...]

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Oct. 5 2018

When Does Illinois Deem Domestic Violence a Felony?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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Domestic Battery Domestic Violence

Typically, domestic violence is not charged as a felony in Illinois. However, there are some circumstances that can cause a domestic violence offense to be viewed in this more serious way. In this post, we’re going to cover what makes an offense qualify as domestic violence, specific domestic [...]

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Sep. 27 2018

Mandatory Minimums: What are They and Which Federal Crimes Have Them?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Criminal Law Federal Law

If you are facing federal crime charges, you need to understand mandatory minimums and how they might affect you. In this post, we’ll describe what mandatory minimums are and which federal charges come with them. Mandatory Minimum Prison Sentences The federal government issues mandatory [...]

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Sep. 20 2018

Drug Trafficking: Strategies to Beat Your Charge in Illinois

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Drug Crimes Drug Smuggling Drug Trafficking Federal Law

If you are facing drug trafficking charges in Illinois, you can fight back with the help of a skilled criminal attorney. Here are the most common strategies that can help you be successful in your fight. Illinois Drug Trafficking Defense Strategies In Illinois, drug trafficking is a serious [...]

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Sep. 13 2018

Do You Have to Take a Field Sobriety Test in Illinois?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Criminal Law DUI

We are regularly asked about the laws surrounding field sobriety testing in Illinois, and whether individuals are required to submit to field sobriety testing. The short answer is no -- but it’s important to fully understand the process of a drunk driving traffic stop and arrest, and to know [...]

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Sep. 6 2018

Why Chicago Is Desperate to Crack Down on Guns

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Weapons Charges

Chicago is constantly put in the spotlight when the issue of gun control comes up in politics and media. Our city is unfortunately notorious for gun violence, and this past August continued to support that reputation. During the first weekend of August, 71 people were injured or killed in [...]

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