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Timing of disclosure of evidence by the prosecution

NOTE: This entry features content updated to reflect changes to U.S. federal law after passage of the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391) on December 21, 2018. Since that date, the First Step Act has helped reduce recidivism, provide incentives for success, and institute corrections/sentencing reforms. Under the U.S. Constitution,…
Sami Azhari
March 9, 2020
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Overview of federal offenses involving aircraft

NOTE: This article features updated content to account for passage of the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391) and corresponding changes to U.S. federal law. After becoming effective on December 21, 2018, the First Step Act institutes various reforms to ease recidivism, reward good behavior, and modify sentencing guidelines. Criminal…
Sami Azhari
February 11, 2020
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Understanding White Collar Crime

NOTE: This article was updated to reflect 2018 changes to U.S. federal law with passage of the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391). Signed into law on December 21, 2018, this act aims to reduce criminal recidivism, provide incentives for good behavior, affect correctional reforms, and reconfigure sentencing requirements. “White…
Sami Azhari
February 3, 2020
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A summary of federal perjury laws

NOTE: This article contains additional and updated material concerning U.S. federal law after passage of the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391). This act was signed into law on December 21, 2018, introducing numerous criminal justice reforms and reshaping sentencing requirements at the U.S. federal level. If a person testifies…
Sami Azhari
February 3, 2020
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A Breakdown of Federal Mail Fraud Statutes & Penalties

The history of the federal mail fraud statute traces back to the late 19th century. Around this time, Congress elected to pass legislation to combat an alarming amount of fraud involving the U.S. postal service. In the years since, various changes to the federal mail statute have expanded its reach…
Sami Azhari
October 22, 2019
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Examining Fourth Amendment Protections Against Unreasonable Search & Seizure

Understanding Your Fourth Amendment Protections The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution safeguards privacy rights by preventing “unreasonable searches and seizures.” This restriction exists to regulate how and when the government can search a location or seize people or property. In order to execute a reasonable search or seizure, the Fourth Amendment requires the…
Sami Azhari
September 25, 2019
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Violence Against The Police in Illinois

If you are a criminal defendant that has been accused of violence or other misconduct against a police officer, it is important to recognize the severity of the crimes filed against you. Even in a time such as now where the media is emphasizing a general mistrust of police officers,…
Sami Azhari
February 27, 2016
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