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AZHARI LLC BLOG

Apr. 26 2017

Former CPS Consultant Sentenced to 7 Years for Bribery Scandal

Former CPS Consultant Sentenced to 7 Years for Bribery Scandal
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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A scandal that has rocked the Chicago Public Schools is finally coming to a close, as the heads of the SUPES Academy have started to receive prison sentences. SUPES Academy was an education training firm that was closely tied to the Chicago Public School due to bribes from two of the heads [...]
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Apr. 21 2017

Former Mexican Cop Charged for Leaking Info to Drug Smugglers

Former Mexican Cop Charged for Leaking Info to Drug Smugglers
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Police officers are sworn to protect and defend citizens from criminals. They are certainly not supposed to protect and defend international drug smugglers – much less aid and abet their crimes. Unfortunately, Ivan Reyes Azrate, a former Mexican Federal Police commander, is accused of [...]
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Apr. 13 2017

What Does “Immunity” Mean in a Federal Criminal Case?

What Does Immunity Mean in a Federal Criminal Case
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Have we gone a day in 2017 without seeing “Trump” and “Russia” in our headlines? Despite this, it doesn’t seem like we’ve gotten any closer to really understanding what exactly is going on. For a brief period of time, it seemed like Michael Flynn, Trump’s first National [...]
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Apr. 7 2017

What Happens If I Violate My Probation in Illinois?

What Happens If I Violate My Probation in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

After a conviction, hearing the word “probation” can be a relief. Probation allows you to avoid jail time, leaving many offenders feeling extremely lucky, even if the probation period ends up being many months – or even a few years. Once you have a few meetings with your probation [...]
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Mar. 30 2017

Meth for a Video Game System? Yes, That’s a Crime in Illinois

Meth for a Video Game System - Yes, That's a Crime in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Stealing is a crime. Stealing in order to obtain meth may bring more serious charges if you are caught with the drug. The person who offers to trade meth in order to get you to commit theft, though? They’re probably going to face severe penalties – and they may even make [...]
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Mar. 21 2017

When Is Theft a Federal Crime?

When Is Theft a Federal Crime
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Stealing doesn’t seem like it should be a federal crime. After all, why should the feds get involved if someone rips off a Walmart or takes another person’s car? It is true that, for the most part, the feds don’t get involved with those types of theft cases – though they can if they [...]
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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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