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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 a history… Read More »
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 Statutes, particularly 720 ILCS… Read More »
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 management, sexual offenses, and… Read More »
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 or she is a repeat offender,… Read More »
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 renting a Breath Alcohol… Read More »
DUI Charges
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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 the state or Federal… Read More »
Asset Forfeiture and Cash Seizure Lawyers
Cash and/or assets seized by DEA, airport, police or government? Call our civil forfeiture and cash seizure attorneys now to learn how we can get it back! Edward Johnson and Associates P.C.708-606-4386 | Info@edwardjohnsonlaw.com CIVIL FORFEITURE RECENT VICTORIES: WE PRIDE OUR SUCCESS ON RETAINING OUR CLIENTS ASSETS AND BEATING CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE CASES! DEPARTMENT… Read More »
Investigations Chicago
Investigations One of the most crucial steps in fighting the charges against a client in the investigation. In order to win a client’s case, we must investigate all the alleged factual issues, including but not limited to, the location of the crime scene, any phone calls, all witnesses, the police’s conduct, the physical evidence,… Read More »
Defense Team Chicago
Chicagoland Criminal Defense Lawyer Mr. Johnson was named one of the “Top 20 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Chicago” in 2018 by Expertise Website. Podcast for the latest news about the law office. CLICK HERE OR ABOVE TO HEAR RECENT NEWS ABOUT THE LAW OFFICES Edward Johnson Edward Johnson is a lawyer who genuinely… Read More »