Monthly Archives: December 2025
Why You Need To Speak With An Illinois DUI Lawyer After Your Arrest
When you are arrested for DUI in Illinois, the clock starts working against you immediately. Prosecutors build their case fast, and the state uses every tool it has to secure a conviction. We know how these cases are built because we take them apart every day. As Chicago DUI defense lawyers, we fight hard… Read More »
Your Miranda Rights In Illinois: What They Mean And How They Protect You
When the police place someone under arrest in Illinois, they often expect fear, silence, and confusion. We do not let that happen to our clients. Your Miranda rights were created to level the playing field during a police interrogation, and understanding them gives you real power when the pressure is high. Our team defends… Read More »
Shoplifting Charges In Illinois: Penalties And Defense Strategies
At Edward Johnson & Associates, we have built our reputation on fighting relentlessly for people accused of crimes in Chicago and throughout the Chicagoland area. Shoplifting charges may seem minor to some, but they can destroy your record, cost you your job, and leave you with a permanent criminal conviction. We treat every case… Read More »
The Benefits Of Hiring A Private Criminal Defense Attorney In Illinois
At Edward Johnson & Associates, we fight every case as if our client’s future depends on it—because it does. When you are charged with a crime in Illinois, the prosecution will be relentless, and so are we. A criminal case is not the time to take chances or hope the system will treat you… Read More »
The Long-Term Consequences Of Sex Offender Registration In Illinois
At Edward Johnson & Associates, we have seen how a sex offense accusation can permanently alter the course of a person’s life. Once convicted, the punishment does not end with the jail sentence or probation. The real impact begins after release when the individual’s name appears on the Illinois Sex Offender Registry under 730… Read More »
Defending Against False Accusations Of Sexual Assault In Illinois
At Edward Johnson & Associates, we have stood beside countless clients falsely accused of sexual assault across Illinois. These cases destroy reputations, tear apart families, and threaten a person’s freedom before a single piece of evidence is examined. A false accusation can turn your life upside down overnight, and the only way to protect… Read More »
The Difference Between Theft, Burglary, And Robbery Under Illinois Law
At Edward Johnson & Associates, we fight every day for people accused of theft-related crimes across Chicago and the surrounding Chicagoland area. Many of our clients come to us confused about what separates theft, burglary, and robbery. Each charge carries distinct penalties and requires a different defense strategy. Understanding the differences is critical because… Read More »
Defending Against Federal Money Laundering Allegations In Illinois
At Edward Johnson & Associates, we have built our reputation in Chicago courtrooms by fighting relentlessly for our clients and outthinking the prosecution at every turn. Federal money laundering charges are among the most aggressively prosecuted crimes in Illinois and carry devastating penalties. Prosecutors often try to connect legitimate business activity to criminal conduct,… Read More »
Can You Refuse A Breathalyzer Test In Illinois?
At Edward Johnson & Associates, we fight every DUI case as if our own freedom were on the line. When police pull someone over and demand a breathalyzer test, that moment can change everything. The pressure, the flashing lights, the officer’s commands — it’s easy to make a decision without understanding what’s truly at… Read More »
How Prior DUI Convictions Affect Sentencing In Illinois
At Edward Johnson & Associates, we fight for our clients with focus, intensity, and precision. When prosecutors try to use a person’s past against them, we don’t back down. Prior DUI convictions in Illinois can drastically increase the penalties in a new case, and we understand how to challenge every piece of the prosecution’s… Read More »