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AZHARI LLC BLOG

Aug. 18 2017

After San Antonio Tragedy, You Need to Know Human Trafficking Laws

After San Antonio Tragedy, You Need to Know Human Trafficking Laws
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Human trafficking has been in the spotlight recently – both in the national news and right here in our own state. You’ve probably heard about this already, but toward the end of July, law enforcement officials found a tractor-trailer parked at a San Antonio Walmart with dozens of [...]
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Aug. 2 2017

Marijuana’s Confusing Legal Status in Illinois

Marijuana's Confusing Legal Status in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Right now, in over half of the states in our country, marijuana is legal in some form. Seven states, along with the District of Columbia, have legalized marijuana for recreational use. Medical marijuana is legal in 29 states and the District of Columbia. Additionally, 22 states have [...]
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Aug. 2 2017

Will Raising Profile of Chicago-area Hate Crimes Increase Charges?

Hate crimes
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Anger and frustration can lead to people doing all kinds of things. Sometimes, these “things” include violent and discriminatory acts against others. Sometimes, someone may commit a criminal act against another and people simply assume that it was because of a particular group the person [...]
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Jul. 27 2017

Prostitution Crimes in Illinois (and How to Fight Back)

Prostitution Crimes in Illinois (and How to Fight Back)
Posted By: Sami Azhari

A prostitution charge is very serious, and can have devastating, long-lasting consequences. Whether the charge is related to solicitation or participation in prostitution, alleged offenders face sex offender registration, jail time, large fines, a criminal record, and more. If you are up [...]
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Jul. 21 2017

3 Ways to Defend against an Illinois Probation Violation Charge

Probation
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Probation is the most frequently used sentencing option in the country. Of all the people who are convicted, almost two-thirds are sentenced to probation. Here in our state, there are two and a half times more people on probation than there are in prison. While you might not have to go to [...]
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Jul. 12 2017

Understanding RICO Charges in Illinois

Corruption
Posted By: Sami Azhari

If you’ve seen any movie or TV show that features the mafia (such as The Sopranos) or some sort of street gang (like the motorcycle club in Sons of Anarchy) then you’ve probably heard the term RICO before. Outside of fictional films and television, though, RICO still comes up. You might [...]
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Jul. 6 2017

Understanding Armed Robbery Charges in Illinois

Understanding Armed Robbery Charges in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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What possibly started as a prank has now ended in home invasion and armed robbery charges for three Illinois football players. The three college football players – Darta Lee, Zarrian Holcombe and Howard Watkins – are accused of robbing a dorm room in Bromley Hall, one of the [...]
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Jun. 27 2017

Understanding Mortgage Fraud Charges in Illinois

Understanding Mortgage Fraud Charges in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

It’s easy to understand why judges are held in such high esteem. Their comprehensive knowledge of the law helps them to decide court cases fairly and impartially – at least most of the time. However, just because they help enforce the law doesn’t necessarily mean they’re immune from [...]
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Jun. 21 2017

Almost Two Dozen in Chicago Area Arrested in Sex Trafficking Ring

Almost Two Dozen in Chicago Area Arrested in Sex Trafficking Ring
Posted By: Sami Azhari

It sounds like it’s the plot summary of an episode of Law and Order: SVU. Since 2009, hundreds of Thai women have been enslaved in a sex trafficking ring across 11 states – including right here in the Chicago area. Unfortunately, this isn’t a TV show. It’s real life. Which means [...]
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Jun. 14 2017

Everything You Need to Know about Illinois Embezzlement Charges

Everything You Need to Know about Illinois Embezzlement Charges
Posted By: Sami Azhari

What do you know about Dane Cook? You might know that he’s a comedian and actor. If you follow such things, you might even know that his second comedy album, released in 2005, was the most popular comedy album in 30 years. What you might not know, however, is that he was the victim of [...]
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