Arrested in Illinois for a criminal offense? Edward Johnson and Associates P.C.are the right attorneys you need for the best result. This blog showcases news on the best Chicago criminal defense attorneys at Edward Johnson and Associates P.C.
When police start asking questions about a sex crime, the situation is already dangerous. By the time they contact you, they have a plan in motion. They are gathering statements, comparing timelines, and searching for anything they can twist into evidence. Many people think they can “clear things up” by …
When someone comes to us accused of sexual assault, we move fast and fight hard because the stakes are life-altering. These cases turn on two issues that prosecutors rely on more than anything else: consent and age. We have seen prosecutors build aggressive cases by claiming a lack of consent …
When people come to us facing charges for possession of stolen property, they are already fighting an uphill battle. Prosecutors move quickly in these cases and try to paint every client as someone seeking a quick profit. We do not let them control the story. We push back, challenge their …
Many people assume a drug possession charge stays at the state level. That belief is wrong. A case that begins as a simple possession arrest in Illinois can escalate quickly when federal agencies get involved. We see this happen when prosecutors believe the conduct crosses state lines, involves federal property, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …