Author Archives: Edward Johnson & Associates P.C.
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 »
Defending Against Orders of Protection In Illinois
As Chicago criminal defense lawyers, we know an order of protection is more than just paperwork; it is a weapon the prosecution can use to box clients in and strip them of basic rights. Once issued, these orders can restrict contact with family, remove a person from their home, and create leverage for prosecutors… Read More »
How Federal Drug Cases Affect Immigration Status
As Chicago criminal defense lawyers, we know federal drug prosecutions carry a heavy punch. For non-citizens, the consequences reach far beyond prison time or fines. A federal drug conviction can destroy immigration status, trigger deportation, and shut the door on ever becoming a U.S. citizen. Prosecutors use the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. §… Read More »
Federal Online Solicitation Of A Minor Charges In Illinois
As Chicago sex crime defense lawyers, we know what it means when the federal government comes after someone with charges of online solicitation of a minor. These cases are high-stakes. Prosecutors build them with federal resources, undercover investigations, and digital evidence that they claim proves intent. The penalties are devastating—long prison sentences, mandatory registration,… Read More »
How Federal Human Trafficking Cases Are Prosecuted In Illinois
As Chicago criminal defense attorneys, we know federal prosecutors come hard in human trafficking cases. These charges are some of the most aggressively pursued offenses in the federal system. The government has vast resources, and it uses them to paint defendants as dangerous offenders before the first hearing even begins. We understand what is… Read More »