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AZHARI LLC BLOG

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When the Illinois Street Gang and RICO act was signed into law in 2012, it included a provision that repealed the act five years after it became law.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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Dec. 22 2017

Follow These Requirements to Avoid Illinois Probation Violations

Follow These Requirements to Avoid Illinois Probation Violations
Posted By: Sami Azhari

If you have recently been convicted of a crime and the judge assigned you to serve probation, you may have questions about the process and what you have to do to avoid violating your probation and incurring further penalties. What exactly is probation? At the most basic level, probation [...]
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Dec. 15 2017

Did a Minor Sext You? In Illinois, You Could End Up with a Charge

Did a Minor Sext You? In Illinois, You Could End Up with a Charge
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Recently, a 43-year-old Round Lake man was convicted of having sex with a 15-year-old girl in a motel. It’s a sad story that most of us have probably heard versions of before. They met on a social media app online. She sent him sexts. They arranged for him to pick her up at her school and [...]
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Dec. 7 2017

Difference in Illinois between Property Crime and Violent Crime

Difference in Illinois between Property Crime and Violent Crime
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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In Illinois, crimes are divided into two main categories: property crimes and violent crimes. Below we are going to detail the difference between the two, plus the penalties involved for both in our state. What Are Property Crimes? The FBI defines crimes along a hierarchy, and property crimes [...]
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Nov. 30 2017

DUI over Thanksgiving? Battle Your Charges with a Strong Defense

DUI over Thanksgiving? Battle Your Charges with a Strong Defense
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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DUI

If you were charged with a DUI this Thanksgiving, you’re not definitely not alone. Since Thanksgiving is such a busy weekend for travel and parties, police ramp up efforts every year, heavily patrolling streets and highways for drunk drivers. This year, officers in Evanston and Morton [...]
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