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Self-Defense Laws in Illinois
Legal self-defense allows individuals to use necessary and proportionate force to protect themselves or others from imminent harm. Understanding the nuances of self-defense laws is crucial to ensure your actions are justified and legally protected.
Criminal Conviction Appeals in Illinois
Facing a criminal conviction in Illinois? Discover how conviction appeals can offer a path to justice. Learn the steps, strategies, and why skilled legal representation is crucial. Read on to protect your rights.
Warrants in Illinois and How to Navigate Them
Explore the specifics of Illinois warrants, detailing their issuance, types, and legal implications in this concise overview.
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
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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 »
Perjury Problem
Last week, the Law Office of Edward Johnson’s Criminal Defense Blog wrote an article concerning the Chicago Police perjury issue. Because of the Chicago Tribune’s inquiry into this problem, the Chicago Police have begun an internal investigation of their officers Thus far, the investigation has found as many as six officers lying in their… Read More »
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services filed a plan in February proposing a complete overhaul of the system. U.S District Judge Jorge Alonso and a court-appointed panel of experts are currently reviewing the plan, which would entail numerous changes to the agency. This plan includes up to 40 initiatives such as retraining… Read More »
Arrested for drug possession?
In Illinois, the penalties for drug charges can be severe. Drug charges are based upon quantity, intent to sell or distribute, and other factors such as weapons possession or use, evidence of sales activity (like possession of large quantities of cash), among various others. Possession with intent to deliver is considered a more serious… Read More »