Prosecutors, judges ignore federal ruling against state concealed carry ban

April 1, 2013
Concealed Gun Laws

Despite a federal ruling that Illinois’ concealed carry ban is unconstitutional, police, prosecutors and judges alike say they are disregarding the finding and continuing to enforce the law — at least for now.

Police say they continue to arrest those who violate the state’s ban on carrying a gun in public, and prosecutors continue to charge them. Backing up the authorities — but perhaps creating more confusion — a state Read More

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Simple Battery can be a Simple Expungement

March 25, 2013
Battery | Expungement

Is a battery conviction preventing you from moving on with your life?  Most people assume that a misdemeanor battery conviction cannot be expunged, but this is inaccurate.  A misdemeanor battery conviction can be expunged.

When you apply for a job or housing, a basic background check will reveal your battery conviction.  An employer or landlord may be hesitant to move forward because of the nature of your criminal background.When your Read More

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Expedite Your Expungement: It is Now Faster to Expunge Your Past and Expand Your Future!

March 19, 2013
Expungement

Worried that your criminal record may stand in the way of that great new job?  What about apartment screening applications?  In the past, my clients often wondered if they could expedite their Chicago expungement petitions.  Unfortunately, because of the backlog in Cook County, expediting an expungement petition was nearly impossible.  The expected time frame for a court order clearing your criminal record was anywhere from 3 to 6 months.

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Man arrested with gun in holster challenging concealed carry ban

March 12, 2013
Arrests | Concealed Gun Laws

A Chicago man found with a loaded gun in his car says felony weapons charges against him should be dropped because of a court ruling that tossed out Illinois’ concealed carry ban.

Deafalla Haddad was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after he was pulled over for speeding in November in Schiller Park and informed the officer he was carrying a loaded gun in a waistband holster.

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Case Dismissed = Automatic Clearing of Criminal Records?

March 10, 2013
Expungement | Records Sealing

I am often asked the following, “I was arrested and my case was dismissed.  Is my record automatically cleared?” OR “I went to trial and was found Not Guilty.  Is my record automatically cleared?”  The answer to both questions is a resounding NO.  Even if your case was dismissed, or you were found Not Guilty at trial, your arrest will remain on your record until you petition to have it Read More

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Juvenile Records are Not Automatically Expunged

February 24, 2013
Expungement | Juvenile Crimes

Most people are under the impression that juvenile records are automatically expunged upon reaching adulthood, but this is not the case.  While juvenile records are generally kept confidential, information about your juvenile record can be obtained by potential employers, landlords, and educational institutions.

To prevent your juvenile record from sabotaging your future, call XpungeChicago, A Division of the Law Offices of Matt Fakhoury, and begin the expungement process.

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The Expungement Process: It’s Quicker Than You Think!

February 17, 2013
Expungement

The process of getting a case expunged or sealed is not at lengthy as most people think.  The amount of time it takes to clear a criminal record depends on the jurisdiction in which the case occurred as well as other factors.

Do you plan on leaving your current employer soon?  Will you have to undergo a criminal background check at your new job? If so, there is no time Read More

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The Stupid Mistake: XpungeChicago.com Blog

February 4, 2013
Expungement | Records Sealing

Many clients contact our firm and the first thing they say is: “I made a stupid mistake when I was young that’s still affecting my life.”

The “stupid mistake” is usually in the form of a prior arrest that is inhibiting them from fulfilling their true potential.  A criminal record can prevent you from obtaining the job of your dreams or entering the graduate program needed to propel your career Read More

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The Stupid Mistake

February 4, 2013
Arrests | Convictions | Criminal Records | Uncategorized

 

Many clients contact our firm and the first thing they say is: “I made a stupid mistake when I was young that’s still affecting my life.”

The “stupid mistake” is usually in the form of a prior arrest that is inhibiting them from fulfilling their true potential.  A criminal record can prevent you from obtaining the job of your dreams or entering the graduate program needed to propel your Read More

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Can’t Clear Your Entire Record? Then Clear Part of it!

January 27, 2013
Criminal Records | Expungement

Do you have cases in your criminal record that resulted in dismissals or acquittals? If so, you may be eligible for a partial sealing of your record even if you have other convictions in your background.

A Partial Sealing conceals of a portion of your criminal record for cases that did not result in a conviction.  For example, a record with 3 felony arrests can be sealed if those cases Read More

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