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AZHARI LLC BLOG

Mar. 1 2018

The First Valentine’s Day Massacre Changed Gun Laws – Will This One?

The First Valentine's Day Massacre Changed Gun Laws – Will This One?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

This past Valentine’s day, a 19-year-old former student allegedly opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high School in Parkland, Florida. Parkland is a small suburb located north of Miami, near Ft. Lauderdale and not far from the Everglades. The accused, Nikolas Cruz, told investigators [...]
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Feb. 23 2018

How to (Accidentally) Commit Tax Fraud in Illinois

How to (Accidentally) Commit Tax Fraud in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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When you hear that someone has been charged with tax fraud on the news, it’s easy to demonize them. They’re guilty. They engaged in malicious criminal acts. They tried to steal from the government and, by extension, you. They’re the worst of the worst. These judgments tend to change [...]
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Feb. 18 2018

Should More Landlords in Chicago Be Reporting Domestic Violence?

Should More Landlords in Chicago Be Reporting Domestic Violence?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Domestic violence is a huge problem in our nation, and it is particularly prevalent in major cities such as Chicago. Worse, it is one of the most underreported crimes out there, with many victims reluctant to come forward for all kinds of reasons. Additionally, domestic violence often [...]
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Feb. 7 2018

Who Can Potentially Be Charged in an Illinois Sex Slave Bust?

Who Can Potentially Be Charged in an Illinois Sex Slave Bust?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Did you know that human trafficking is thought to be the third largest criminal activity in the entire world? That’s according to the FBI’s page on the matter. Sex trafficking is just one type of human trafficking, but it’s a big one. According to Equality Now, it’s the fastest [...]
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Feb. 2 2018

Facebook “Secret Groups” Targeted by Chicago Cops in Gun and Drug Bust

Facebook "Secret Groups" Targeted by Chicago Cops in Gun and Drug Bust
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Most people go to Facebook do stay connected with people, see what’s trending, or secretly check in on their exes. It isn’t exactly known as a hotbed of criminal activity. However, that didn’t stop Chicago police from infiltrating secret Facebook groups to make a big gun and drug bust, [...]
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Jan. 24 2018

Corporate Conspiracy Law: Everything You Need to Know

Corporate Conspiracy Law: Everything You Need to Know
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Corporations are inherently motivated by profit, and sometimes engage in unethical practices in order to boost profit margins. When two or more individuals within a corporation conspire to commit criminal offenses or otherwise deceive other individuals or entities, this is known as corporate [...]
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Jan. 18 2018

After Guilty Verdicts, Illinois’ RICO Law Here to Stay… For Now

After Guilty Verdicts, Illinois' RICO Law Here to Stay... For Now
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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When the Illinois Street Gang and RICO act was signed into law in 2012, it included a provision that repealed the act five years after it became law. In other words, last month. However, the law was recently extended for an additional five years. You might think this was due to numerous [...]
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Jan. 12 2018

Steps to Take after Your Kid Gets Arrested in Chicago

Posted By: Sami Azhari
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If your child is arrested for an offense in Illinois, you are likely facing many difficult emotions and have all kinds of questions. In this post, we’ll tell you how our state handles juvenile crime, and what to do (and what not to do) if your child is arrested. Juvenile Crime Laws in [...]
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Jan. 4 2018

More Federal Prosecutors the Answer to Chicago’s Violent Crime Problem?

More Federal Prosecutors the Answer to Chicago's Violent Crime Problem?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

As part of its push to fight violent crime, the Trump administration has added three attorneys to the violent crime prosecution team in Chicago. The thought is that the additional prosecutors will be able to take on more cases, leading to more convictions and hopefully fewer overall crimes [...]
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Dec. 31 2017

Domestic Battery Versus Aggravated Domestic Battery in Illinois

Domestic Battery Versus Aggravated Domestic Battery in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Do you know the difference between charges of domestic battery and aggravated domestic battery in Illinois? Chicago rapper Lud Foe was recently charged with both domestic battery and aggravated domestic battery. In an argument with his pregnant girlfriend, he allegedly hit and pushed her. He [...]
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