Domestic Violence Calls Spike During Illinois’ Stay-at-Home Order
In Chicago, according to numbers provided by the city, on March 30, the domestic abuse hotline received 104 calls, the highest daily volume in over a year.
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Cash Seizure at O’Hare Airport
Chicago criminal defense attorney and founding attorney at Edward Johnson & Associates P.C., Edward Johnson joined Legal Eagles and discussed a Cash Seizure incident at O’Hare Airport with a caller Chuck. Listen to the segment below or read through the transcript.
Proper Gun Storage In Your Car
Proper gun storage in your car is essential to ensure your safety and compliance with Illinois state laws. Whether you’re a seasoned gun owner or a newcomer, understanding the regulations regarding firearms transportation in your vehicle is essential. This report will provide important insights into safely and legally storing firearms …
Chicago Judge Deems Firearm Ban for Convicted Felons Unconstitutional
Is The Ruling Potentially Paving the Way for a Supreme Court Battle? In a decision that could potentially ignite a legal battle bound for the U.S. Supreme Court, a judge in Illinois has recently made a groundbreaking ruling asserting that the Second Amendment protects the gun rights of a convicted felon with …
Best Ways to Beat a Criminal Gun Case
Illinois’ gun laws are complex and strict, reflecting the state’s commitment to regulating firearm possession and use. At the center of these regulations are statutes explicitly addressing the unlawful use of weapons (UUW), which encompasses a broad range of offenses related to improperly handling, possessing, and distributing firearms. Illinois’ Compiled …
Need Rehabilitation After Trial?
Rehabilitation If you suffer from drug or alcohol addiction, when the trial is over, the case is not necessarily closed. Rehabilitation is the next step to putting the entire incident behind you and moving forward in your life. Treatment programs are available for substance abuse, problems with mental health, anger …
Theft Charges
Theft Charges Theft charges, whether it is simple shoplifting or armed robbery, is entitled to an aggressive defense. In Illinois, a person who unlawfully obtains less than $500 worth of property will be charged with a Class A misdemeanor if he or she is a first-time offender, but if he …
Keep Your Driving Privileges After a DUI Conviction
Keep Your Driving Privileges One of the most devastating effects of a DUI conviction is losing your rights to drive. Your job, your social activities and your everyday errands can become expensive or a toll on your friends and loved ones. If you can’t afford not having your vehicle, consider …
DUI Charges
DUI Charges ILLINOIS DUI DEFENSE ”I highly recommend Edward to anybody looking for a very professional and well-prepared lawyer. I came to Edward in a time of need, and fully understanding the severity of my situation he did his best to help me. The service was everything I could’ve …
Expungement
Expungement Information: Do you know what an expungement proceeding is? In the common law legal system, an expungement proceeding is a type of lawsuit in which a first-time offender of a prior criminal conviction seeks that the records of that earlier process be sealed, thereby making the records unavailable through …