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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
As Chicago criminal defense attorneys, we fight tooth and nail for our clients. When the state charges someone with possession of stolen property, prosecutors aim to paint the accused as a criminal opportunist. We know better. Too often, these cases hinge on weak evidence, questionable police tactics, and assumptions that …
When federal prosecutors bring child pornography charges in Illinois, the stakes are nothing short of life-changing. These cases carry mandatory prison sentences, crushing fines, and lifelong restrictions if a conviction is secured. Prosecutors will come at you hard with federal resources, investigators, and expert witnesses designed to stack the odds …