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Apr. 7 2022

Domestic Violence Charge in IL: Was it Self Defense?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence charges are often very significant. After all, no one wants to be labeled as an abuser. That’s why the court gives you an opportunity to defend yourself against domestic violence charges and clear your name. For some people, an altercation they had with a partner that led [...]

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Mar. 25 2022

Your Guide to Firearms Laws and Crimes in IL

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Gun Crimes

In the United States, many people hold their second amendment right to bear arms very close. As an American, you have the right to own and carry a firearm, but that doesn’t mean you are free to do whatever you please with that firearm. There are certain acts involving firearms that are [...]

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Mar. 4 2022

IL Prostitution Laws: What You Need to Know

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Prostitution Sex Crimes

Prostitution is known as one of the oldest professions in the history of the world. Today, even though it’s against the law in many places, including Illinois, that doesn’t mean that the world’s oldest profession isn’t alive and well. Recently, five people were arrested in Marion for [...]

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Mar. 4 2022

Busted in an IL Sting Operation? Know Your Rights

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Criminal Law Drug Crimes Drug Manufacturing Drug Trafficking

Drug crimes are taken very seriously in Illinois, even with the relaxed rules regarding marijuana and the decriminalization of some substances. The police still regularly seek out drug operations that manufacture and sell controlled substances to try to get drugs off the streets. One of the [...]

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Feb. 17 2022

Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in Illinois?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

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DUI DUI Checkpoints

Most people have experienced this scene: You’re driving down the road and suddenly you see flashing lights ahead – a DUI checkpoint is set up. What do you do? Can you turn around or do you have to go through it? Is it even legal for police to stop everyone like that? These are legitimate [...]

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Feb. 17 2022

Is Shoving Someone Considered Domestic Violence in IL?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Domestic Battery Domestic Violence

In Illinois, domestic violence is taken very seriously. That’s why the law explicitly defines what sort of actions constitute domestic violence – and what do not. Sometimes, arguments can get heated, or situations can boil over. This may result in a person reacting in a way that they may [...]

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Feb. 4 2022

IL Revenge Porn: What Is Against the Law?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Criminal Law Sex Crimes

Thanks to social media sites, everyone has nearly instant access to post photos and videos at any time, day or night. These images or videos, once uploaded, become a part of cyberspace forever. Along with this phenomenon, sexting – sharing sexually charged images or videos – with another [...]

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Jan. 28 2022

IL Drug Paraphernalia Possession: What Are the Consequences?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Drug Crimes Drug Paraphernalia

While it may be true that marijuana has received approval recreationally and medically in Illinois in the last few years, there are still many drugs in the state that remain illegal. Methamphetamines, ecstasy, heroin, and LSD, among others, are illegal. Being caught with them can land you in [...]

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Jan. 20 2022

How To Prepare for a Driver’s License Hearing in IL

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Drivers License Revocation Traffic Violations

If you’ve had your driver’s license suspended or revoked due to a DUI charge, then there is a way to get your license reinstated along with your driving privileges. You can do so with a driver’s license hearing through the Illinois Secretary of State. These hearings are important. [...]

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Jan. 20 2022

How Can Domestic Violence in Illinois Result in Federal Charges?

Posted By: Sami Azhari

Category:

Domestic Violence Federal Law

Domestic violence is something taken seriously by the state of Illinois – as well as the federal government. That’s why sometimes you may perpetrate an act of domestic violence in the state but find yourself facing charges in federal court. Why does this happen? Here’s what you need to [...]

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