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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 …
As Chicago DUI defense lawyers, we know the police will do everything in their power to build a case when drugs are suspected in a DUI stop. They rely on field tests, chemical testing, and so-called “drug recognition experts” to try to put drivers in handcuffs. These tests are far …
As Chicago criminal defense lawyers, we fight every day for clients accused of drug-related DUIs. We know how prosecutors build these cases and how devastating a conviction can be. Illinois law is unforgiving when it comes to impaired driving, and drug DUIs often carry penalties just as severe as alcohol-based …
When you’re facing criminal charges in Illinois, probation can mean the difference between living at home and sitting in a cell. We have fought countless cases in Chicago courtrooms, and we know prosecutors use probation as leverage. They hope you’ll accept terms that keep you under their thumb. But as …
When prosecutors come after you in Illinois, they come armed with resources, investigators, and a plan to convict. We make it clear from the start: you are not alone. At Edward Johnson & Associates, we are battle-tested in Chicago courtrooms. We fight aggressively for our clients, dismantling weak cases and …
Being accused of domestic battery in Illinois is one of the most serious situations you can face. A charge like this is not just a legal problem—it threatens your freedom, your reputation, and your future. Prosecutors move fast in these cases, often before the dust has settled or the facts …
When prosecutors accuse you of drug possession or distribution in Illinois, the stakes are as high as they come. These cases can carry mandatory prison time, crushing fines, and a permanent criminal record that follows you for life. We know the prosecution will use every tool at their disposal, but …