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AZHARI LLC BLOG

Dec. 27 2016

What You Need to Know about Illinois Drug Manufacturing Charges

What You Need to Know about Illinois Drug Manufacturing Charges
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Manufacturing and selling drugs isn’t everything that Breaking Bad makes it out to be, but that doesn’t stop law enforcement and media sources from comparing big-time drug manufacturers to the hit television show. With this one, though, they have a point. The 46-year-old Chinese man [...]
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Dec. 21 2016

Simple Package Theft Leads to Felony Charge in Illinois

Simple Package Theft Leads to Felony Charge in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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This is the biggest time of the year for shipping and delivering packages as online shopping becoming the new way to get all of your holiday shopping done in one sitting. With so many unattended packages sitting out on doorsteps – often for hours at a time – the temptation to steal them [...]
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Dec. 16 2016

You May Have to Leave Your Home after a Sex Offender Conviction

You May Have to Leave Your Home after a Sex Offender Conviction
Posted By: Sami Azhari

A sex offender charge is different from most other crimes. For one, there is a lot more public shame attached to sex charges. The way our system is set up, this shame remains public after a conviction, since sex offenders must register on a public list that will tell peers, neighbors, employers [...]
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Dec. 8 2016

A Guide to Illinois Assault and Battery Charges

A Guide to Illinois Assault and Battery Charges
Posted By: Sami Azhari

If everything you know about assault and battery charges comes from watching crime dramas on TV, you may find yourself confused and frustrated if you suddenly find yourself facing charges. You didn’t “assault” anyone. And what does battery even mean? Aren’t they the same thing? Not [...]
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Dec. 1 2016

Do You Literally HAVE to Steal? Kleptomania and Other Theft Defenses

Literally Have to Steal - Kleptomania and Other Theft Defenses
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Let’s face it: everyone has had the temptation to steal from time to time. Maybe you were eyeing a sought-after item that you couldn’t afford. Or your friends were pressuring you to steal and “be cool.” Or you were seeking a thrill. Maybe you really, truly needed the item. Whatever [...]
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Nov. 23 2016

The Country’s Changing Views on Marijuana – What You Should Know

The Country’s Changing Views on Marijuana - What You Should Know
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Our country saw a lot of big changes during the recent election. The representative of a different party will soon be president. Multiple women reached historic milestones by being elected to Congress, including the first Somali-American lawmaker and the first Latina senator. One thing that [...]
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Nov. 14 2016

Chicago’s Gun Problem and How Lawmakers Plan to Handle It

Chicago's Gun Problem and How Lawmakers Plan to Handle It
Posted By: Sami Azhari

The circus of the 2016 election season is just starting to wind down. We’ve seen candidates endure emotional debates about a variety of issues that are affecting our country, including immigration, foreign policy, gun control, and the economy. However, none of these issues seems to hit [...]
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Nov. 8 2016

What Happens If I Am Charged with DUI in Illinois?

What Happens If I Am Charged with DUI in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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It’s a bit of an understatement to say that the city of Chicago has been a little more excited than usual the past few days. But all of the celebration also invites reckless behavior. And many people who were out partying last week drove into a not-so-celebratory situation… getting arrested [...]
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Nov. 7 2016

Common Defense Strategies for Illinois Domestic Violence Charges

Common Defense Strategies for Illinois Domestic Violence Charges
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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If you commit a violent crime against a significant other, roommate, or family member, you face more than just general criminal charges. These charges are considered domestic violence, and have additional consequences that are not required for individuals who commit acts of violence against [...]
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Oct. 25 2016

What Are the Penalties for Sexual Assault in Illinois?

What Are the Penalties for Sexual Assault in Illinois
Posted By: Sami Azhari

No crime has been more talked about in the media recently than sexual assault. And it’s easy to see why. High profile charges and cases with surprising results seem to be everywhere. There are the accusations and impending trial against Bill Cosby for allegedly drugging and raping dozens [...]
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