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AZHARI LLC BLOG

Mar. 16 2017

Avoid Chicago Assault Charges This St. Patrick’s Day

Avoid Chicago Assault Charges This St. Patrick's Day
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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We’ve all heard of “the fighting Irish,” but that’s a sports team – not a way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Unfortunately, for many in the Chicago area who decide to mark the holiday by enjoying a few drinks with friends, things can get a bit rowdy. If you’re not careful, you [...]
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Mar. 8 2017

What Domestic Violence Nonprofits Really Need Is Resources

What Domestic Violence Nonprofits Really Need Is Resources
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Nonprofit organizations that focus on curbing the domestic violence epidemic and helping survivors do incredibly important work. Some domestic violence organizations help people take legal action against their abusers, while others focus on educating survivors and giving them the tools they [...]
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Mar. 3 2017

5 Different Types of Burglary Charges You Can Face in Illinois

5 Different Types of Burglary Charges You Can Face in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Our cultural image of burglary typically involves a man in a mask breaking in to someone else’s property under cover of night and loading up on any valuables that aren’t tied down. The state of Illinois, however, takes a broader view on burglary. Just by entering a property without [...]
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Feb. 22 2017

You Can’t Sober Up While You Drive – Period

You Can't Sober Up While You Drive – Period
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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DUI

Everyone has tricks for getting over a hangover or sobering up quickly. Coconut water may do the trick. Coffee. Drinking water in between alcoholic beverages. An Aspirin before bed. There are tons of old wives’ tales and myths out there about what you can to do keep your faculties while [...]
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Feb. 14 2017

How to Reduce Your Sentence in Federal Criminal Case

How to Reduce Your Sentence in Federal Criminal Case
Posted By: Sami Azhari

A federal crime occurs when the offender breaks a law that was implemented based on federal legislation. No matter what state you are in across the United States, if you break a federal law, it will result in the same type of punishment, regardless of location. Federal crimes range in severity, [...]
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Feb. 14 2017

Obstruction of Justice: The Pulse Nightclub Shooting

Obstruction of Justice The Pulse Nightclub Shooting
Posted By: Sami Azhari

In June of 2016, 49 individuals died and 53 more were injured as the result of a heinous terrorist attack on an Orlando, Florida nightclub. This massacre is the largest single terrorist attack on our country’s history and the most deadly attack targeting the LGBT community. After carrying out [...]
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Feb. 14 2017

What Constitutes a Hate Crime?

What Constitutes a Hate Crime
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Social media connects us to millions of other users around the world, allowing us to see in real time what another individual is seeing, through their point of view. However, as much as social media can be used to inform and educate us, there is also the potential to promote violence and hate [...]
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Feb. 14 2017

What Does Illinois Mean By “Reckless Homicide”?

What Does Illinois Mean By Reckless Homicide
Posted By: Sami Azhari

You probably know what homicide means. Put simply, it is when one person deliberately kills another. When you hear the word “homicide,” you might think of TV police shows where killers carefully plan out their crimes or of gang violence where teens are shooting each other down. Our area [...]
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Feb. 10 2017

Chicago Police Officer Charged With Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Chicago Police Officer Charged With Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Even some of Chicago’s finest make mistakes. Sometimes big ones. Last month, a 51-year old Chicago Police Officer was arrested and charged with felony criminal sexual assault after an 18-year-old came forward and accused him of having sexual contact while she was underage. Officer [...]
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Feb. 2 2017

4 FAQs about Federal Crimes

4 FAQs about Federal Crimes
Posted By: Sami Azhari

If you are charged with a crime in Illinois, it is crucial to understand the charges against you and what the next few months will look like in and out of the courtroom. One of the most important things to know is whether you face state or federal charges. While the overall processes have a [...]
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