At Edward Johnson & Associates, we know what’s on the line when you’re stopped for suspected DUI in Illinois. The moment an officer asks you to take a breathalyzer, the clock starts ticking on decisions that can change your future. The state uses implied consent laws to pressure drivers into …
At Edward Johnson & Associates, we’ve spent years tearing apart DUI cases in Chicago courtrooms. We know the law, we know the tactics prosecutors use, and we know how far law enforcement will push to get a conviction. One thing many clients don’t realize is that you can absolutely be …
When you’re sitting across the table from a police officer in an Illinois interrogation room, understand this, they are not your friend, and the law does not require them to tell you the truth. We’ve seen it too many times: people walking into that room thinking honesty will save them, …
If you’ve been hit with a DUI in Illinois and your license is suspended, the first thing you need to know is that you’re not powerless. The state might take your driving privileges, but that doesn’t mean you have to sit back and accept it. We don’t let our clients …
Here’s What You Need To Know If you’ve been charged with resisting arrest in Illinois, understand one thing: this is not a minor accusation. Prosecutors don’t treat these cases lightly, and neither do we. At Edward Johnson & Associates, we treat every charge as a threat to your freedom, your …
Understanding Your Miranda Rights In Illinois When police detain someone in Chicago, our team steps in ready to fight. We know that the moment you’re placed under arrest, or held in a situation where you can’t freely leave, your rights kick in. Edward Johnson & Associates P.C. refuses to let …
When your freedom, your license, and your future are on the line, hiring just any DUI attorney is a mistake. In Illinois, especially in Chicago and the surrounding counties, DUI laws are not only strict, they are applied differently depending on the courthouse, the judge, and even the individual prosecutors. …
We are trial-tested criminal defense attorneys who stand in courtrooms day in and day out, ready to fight for clients facing serious charges. Obstruction of justice under Illinois law is no different. When prosecutors accuse someone of interfering with investigations, tampering with evidence, or lying to law enforcement, they are …
If you’re asking this question, you already know you’re being watched. Maybe you’ve been contacted by a federal agent, subpoenaed before a grand jury, or you’ve heard through the grapevine that your name has come up in an investigation. Here’s the bottom line: if the feds are circling, you need …
As an experienced Chicago criminal defense attorney, we don’t back down when police use social media against our clients. We attack that evidence, looking hard for constitutional violations, authentication errors, or misinterpretation. Social media posts often become central to federal investigations, and prosecutors love using them. But we know exactly …