Author Archives: Edward Johnson & Associates P.C.
New Limits for Eyewitness Testimony set by Illinois Supreme Court
Eyewitness testimony has often been used by the court system to show what happened from the witness’ point of view. According to Scientific American magazine, “surveys show that most jurors place a heavyweight on eyewitness testimony when deciding whether a suspect is guilty.” With this in mind, psychologists have questioned the reliability of eyewitness… Read More »
Supreme Court’s Decision will Affect Thousands of Young People
Have you ever wished you could turn back the clock and relive a particular moment? For thousands of inmates under the age of eighteen, this second chance is coming true. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Monday, based on an earlier case in 2012, that life imprisonment without parole for juveniles is cruel and… Read More »
Secretary of State Cracks Down on Police for DUI Paperwork
Today, the Chicago Tribune reminds us that nobody is perfect, even government employees. According to the Secretary of State, police officers have not been diligent in sending in statutory summary suspensions, which the state uses to revoke licenses from those arrested for a DUI. Without that DUI paperwork, the state is unaware of whose… Read More »
Drug Scandal Update | Schaumburg PD
Drug Scandal The Chicago Tribune has brought us another update on the drug scandal the Schaumburg Police Department suffered concerning 3 of its officers and their personal drug dealing. Beginning in 2013, 15 civilians filed lawsuits against the officers for violation of their constitutional rights. Since then, 7 of the lawsuits have either been… Read More »
Marijuana-Related DUI | The New Trend: Driving While High
Marijuana-related DUI Times are changing. Thirty years ago, there was an alarming amount of people driving under the influence of alcohol on the road. Now, with the legalization of marijuana beginning to perpetuate America, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is finding that there are more and more driving under the influence of… Read More »
A Call for Red Light Camera Change
Red Light Cameras The people of the city of Chicago, and anyone else driving through it, have had to suffer at the hands of an administration that supposedly wants to keep them safe, but in actuality just wants their money. When Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration and their red-light cameras surreptitiously changed the yellow light… Read More »
A Step Forward Towards Ending Unfair Asset Forfeiture
We added a page about Asset Forfeiture under the Criminal Defense tab of this website for anyone who has suffered losses from an unfair asset forfeiture by the police. In addition to that page, we decided to add a blog post about this topic because of some exciting news regarding changes to the civil… Read More »
Helpful New Laws Regarding Driver’s License
According to the Chicago Tribune, there is a myriad of new laws coming into play that will be helpful to the people, particularly those with criminal charges and a suspended driver’s license. The first to note is that there will be not one, but two measures that will make it easier for those with… Read More »
Illinois statutory summary suspension statute Loophole
Illinois Statutory Summary Suspension Statute Plea Deal Loophole can be used in many different D.U.I defense cases. When you are driving back home late at night. One of the most fear-inducing and terrifying things that can happen is seeing those bright flashing red and blue lights pull up behind you. On top of the… Read More »