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AZHARI LLC BLOG

Jun. 21 2018

Strategies You Can Use to Battle Illinois Drug Possession Charges

Strategies You Can Use to Battle Illinois Drug Possession Charges
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Drug possession charges are typically not as serious as other drug-related charges, but having a conviction on your record could lead to higher penalties and complications in the future. The penalties for having controlled substances on your person range from minor misdemeanors and fines to [...]
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Jun. 13 2018

Federal Criminal Cases: Breaking Down What Happens

Federal Criminal Cases: Breaking Down What Happens
Posted By: Sami Azhari

A recent ruling has determined that former Illinois representative Aaron Schock will most likely go to trial in federal criminal proceeding. Schock was indicted in November 2016 for a litany of charges, including wire fraud, mail fraud, filing false federal tax returns, submitting inaccurate [...]
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Jun. 7 2018

Strategies to Fight Your Illinois Child Pornography Charge

Strategies to Fight Your Illinois Child Pornography Charge
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Child pornography charges are serious business. Even if you are caught in possession of a single file or image that is considered child pornography, you may be charged with a felony and end up on the Illinois sex offender registry. Partially because of this, child pornography convictions can [...]
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Jun. 1 2018

Assaulting a Train Worker May Soon Be a Federal Crime

Assaulting a Train Worker May Soon Be a Federal Crime
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Newly introduced legislation may soon make assaulting a railroad worker a federal crime, similar to legislation that was introduced not long ago for airport workers. On May 16, 2017, an Amtrak conductor was shot in suburban Chicago. This year, two U.S. senators marked the one-year [...]
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May. 23 2018

Is Your Chicago Teen Graduating or Going to Prom? Beware DUI Charges

Is Your Chicago Teen Graduating or Going to Prom? Beware DUI Charges
Posted By: Sami Azhari
Category:
DUI

Teens are notorious for making impulsive decisions that can have devastating consequences. This is particularly common for graduating seniors in the spring, when senioritis, proms, and graduation festivities often lead to more partying… and an increase in arrests. Drinking and driving is [...]
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May. 17 2018

Hitting a Minor in Illinois Is an Automatic Aggravated Battery Charge

Hitting a Minor in Illinois Is an Automatic Aggravated Battery Charge
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Child abuse is an uncomfortable and emotionally charged subject. Unfortunately, it remains an ongoing problem in our society. Potential child abuse is therefore taken very seriously by professional caregivers, law enforcement, and the Illinois court system. It is therefore important to [...]
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May. 8 2018

Can Liking Someone’s FB Post Connect You for Insider Trading Charges?

Can Liking Someone's FB Post Connect You for Insider Trading Charges?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is accusing three entities of insider trading. How were the entities linked together? Facebook “likes.” Yes, that’s right. Apparently, the wives of two company owners regularly “liked” one another’s photos on Facebook. SEBI [...]
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May. 8 2018

Prescription Drug Crimes You Can be Charged with in Illinois

Prescription Drug Crimes You Can be Charged with in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Did you know that even if you have a prescription for a particular drug you can potentially be charged with a prescription drug crime in Illinois? There are, in fact, many different types of criminal acts associated with prescription drugs. In today’s climate, with outrage and fear growing [...]
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Apr. 26 2018

Understanding Common Types of Corporate Fraud in Chicago

Understanding Common Types of Corporate Fraud in Chicago
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Illinois law prosecutes any person or company who practices business activities that are illegal or deceptive and are intended to grant favor to the person or company at the expense of others. This is known as corporate fraud, and it can take many different forms – all of which come with [...]
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Apr. 17 2018

Who Qualifies as a Domestic Violence Victim in Illinois?

Who Qualifies as a Domestic Violence Victim in Illinois?
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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“I know it when I see it.” You’ve probably heard that quote before. It comes from a famous 1964 Supreme Court decision by Justice Potter Stewart where they were attempting to legally determine whether something was obscene or pornographic in nature – two terms that can be quite [...]
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