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Criminal Law

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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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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Oct. 20 2016

Getting Charged with Federal Drug Trafficking in Illinois: FAQs

Getting Charged with Federal Drug Trafficking in Illinois - FAQs
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Getting charged with a drug trafficking charge in the state of Illinois is intimidating enough – the state has enacted mandatory sentencing rules that guarantee jail time after a guilty verdict. But what if your case is taken to federal court? For all of the basic differences between [...]
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Oct. 14 2016

What to Look for in a Federal Defense Lawyer

What to Look for in a Federal Defense Lawyer
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Being charged with a federal offense can be terrifying. Federal penalties are incredibly severe, and a conviction can mean huge fines and years – or even decades – behind bars. Your future is quite literally on the line. Because of this, you smart, tough, dedicated federal defense lawyer [...]
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Jul. 5 2016

CAN I EXPUNGE MY CRIMINAL RECORD?

CAN I EXPUNGE MY CRIMINAL RECORD?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Under Illinois law, if you have been arrested for a criminal offense, you may have the right to have records of your arrest expunged or sealed. “Expungement” of records and “sealing” of records are different in many respects, but both procedures have the purpose of limiting or preventing [...]
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Jul. 5 2016

UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT REQUIRES WARRANTS FOR FORCED BLOOD DRAWS

UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT REQUIRES WARRANTS FOR FORCED BLOOD DRAWS
Posted By: Sami Azhari

The United States Supreme Court ruled that police must generally obtain a warrant before subjecting a drunken-driving suspect to a blood test. The vote was 8-to-1. Tyler McNeely was pulled over late at night after a state trooper observed him driving erratically. When McNeely refused to take a [...]
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Jul. 5 2016

WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT USING A FAKE ID?

WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT USING A FAKE ID
Posted By: Sami Azhari
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Unfortunately, this question is asked frequently at this time of the year. With colleges and universities around the country starting classes, many of the students want to experience more than what campus life has to offer. While some universities allow students under 21 to enter the bars without [...]
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Jul. 5 2016

WHAT IS THE FELONY PROCEDURE IN ILLINOIS?

WHAT IS THE FELONY PROCEDURE IN ILLINOIS?
Posted By: Sami Azhari

There are principally three types of crimes in Illinois. The most minor violation is called a petty offense. This type of violation can be punished only by the imposition of a fine. The next level is a misdemeanor. In Illinois, these can range from a Class C which carries a maximum of 30 days in [...]
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Jul. 5 2016

Automatic Revocation of Driving Privileges

Automatic Revocation of Driving Privileges
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Over time, Illinois has become one of the strictest states when it comes to driving penalties.  First, there was a change in DUI law that required a Breath Alcohol Interlock Ignition Device (BAIID) in the automobiles of people receiving a finding of court supervision for driving with a blood [...]
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