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AZHARI LLC BLOG

Sep. 1 2022

Hit and Run DUI in IL: What Are the Consequences?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol is a serious crime in and of itself – but doing so in conjunction with an accident from which you flee the scene is even worse. DUIs and hit-and-run accidents are two separate crimes in Illinois. The seriousness of the charges against you [...]
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Sep. 1 2022

How Is Domestic Violence Proven in IL?

Posted By: Sami Azhari
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When you’re up against criminal charges, you’re facing something that can change your life. The way your family and friends see you can be permanently altered, not to mention the impact it can have on your future career or education. When facing charges for domestic violence, the impact [...]
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Aug. 17 2022

IL Sex Offender? You May Have to Live with Job Restrictions

Posted By: Sami Azhari

When someone is convicted of a sex crime in Illinois, the biggest challenge they often face comes after any prison time is served. That’s because many of those convicted of sex crimes are required to register as sex offenders once they are done with incarceration – and that registration [...]
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Aug. 17 2022

Is There a Statute of Limitations on Drug Crimes in IL?

Posted By: Sami Azhari
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When someone commits a crime, they aren’t always arrested right away. In fact, a lot of time can go by between the commission of a crime and being formally charged with it. However, to protect all involved, the state has what is called a statute of limitations on crimes, including drug [...]
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Aug. 5 2022

Your Guide to IL License Suspensions

Posted By: Sami Azhari

In Illinois, the Secretary of State has the power to revoke or suspend your driver’s license for a variety of reasons. One of the most common reasons is being caught driving under the influence in the state, commonly referred to as a DUI. However, a suspension or revocation of your [...]
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Jul. 29 2022

What Is Sextortion in Illinois?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

The internet is prevalent in the everyday lives of most people – especially teenagers. Along with all of the great information at your fingertips, however, the internet has a dark side that is impacting kids across the country and in Illinois. It is unfortunate that kids and teens are [...]
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Jul. 22 2022

Avoid These Common IL Drug Arrest Mistakes

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Being arrested in Illinois and charged with drug crimes can be a confusing and scary experience. Not many people have a lot of experience with law enforcement. You may not be sure what to do when arrested. There are many facets to drug crimes and the subsequent charges that can stem from [...]
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Jul. 15 2022

It’s Your Second IL DUI, Now What?

Posted By: Sami Azhari
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DUI

When you are arrested for a DUI, there are many possible consequences from the start. When you start to get into territory where it’s not your first DUI, then those consequences can become even more significant in Illinois. In some respects, your first DUI weighs heavily on the outcome of [...]
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Jul. 15 2022

Does Domestic Violence Have to Occur at Home?

Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Domestic violence is an issue that concerns lawmakers and peace officers alike in Illinois. Fighting between family members or members of the same household is a problem that occurs frequently – leading to arrests and, ultimately, charges for serious offenses such as domestic [...]
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Jul. 1 2022

Myths About IL Sex Crimes

Posted By: Sami Azhari

When it comes to sex crimes in the United States and in Illinois, people make a lot of assumptions. Often, these assumptions are based on bad information. Sex crimes are a serious matter, and those who are convicted of them are penalized quite significantly by the state. But it’s still [...]
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