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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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Overview of tax evasion and its elements

In order to convict the accused during trial for tax evasion, the United States Attorney must prove beyond a reasonable doubt each and every one of the elements of the offense. Failure to prove any element beyond a reasonable doubt must result in an acquittal. The crime of tax evasion…
Sami Azhari
September 29, 2011
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Overview of the federal grand jury

The purpose of the grand jury is to decide whether criminal charges should be filed against an individual. Grand jurors are selected for duty in much of the same way as jurors who sit on criminal trials. Each juror receives a summons to appear for jury duty and then, after…
Sami Azhari
February 8, 2011
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Probation under the federal sentencing guidelines

The federal sentencing guidelines require a prison sentence in many circumstances. However, on occasion, the guidelines direct the court to sentence the defendant to a term of probation. In cases where probation is available, it is usually because the defendant has no prior convictions or criminal background, and the case…
Sami Azhari
December 9, 2010
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Federal court jurisdiction over criminal conduct

Many people believe that crossing state lines is what determines whether conduct can result in federal criminal charges. However, the issue of federal jurisdiction is more complicated than that. Activity that occurs in one state can be subject to federal prosecution. Understanding federal criminal jurisdiction requires a look back at…
Sami Azhari
December 2, 2010
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