CREDIT CARD FRAUD – PROBATION

The defense team successfully wrapped up a criminal financial case. The client was charged on 8 counts, 4 for possession of another’s credit, debit, or ID card in violation of 720 ILCS 5/17-32(b) and 4 for altering a debit card in violation of 720 ILCS 5/17-41(a)(i). This client came to our offices seeking help and after about 4 months, Edward Johnson & Associates P.C. was able to close and solve this case by helping the client receive less than 3 years, probation.

DOMESTIC BATTERY – FOUND NOT GUILTY

Our client was involved in a domestic battery case. Due to a misunderstanding on the police’s part, our client was thought to have assaulted another person. However, in court, after a thorough explanation of the events that occurred, the judge found our client not guilty and the client has been cleared of all charges. We are happy to have helped our client clear up this incident and move on.

Similar cases solved: 720 ilcs aggravated battery

LICENSE REVOCATION DUE TO PRIOR DUI LICENSE REINSTATED

Our firm was notified by the Secretary of State that our client’s petition to reinstate his driver’s license was approved. The client had suffered from alcoholism and was charged with 3 DUIs in a span of 7 years. Those years were dark times for this client, but the client was able to turn his/her life around after deciding to move out of state to start over and leave alcohol out of his/her life. This client has not consumed any alcohol for the past 10 years now and decided to apply to reinstate his/her Illinois license. It was a long process, but after putting together all of the necessary documents and waiting patiently, our firm was able to help this client receive an order granting the reinstatement of his/her driving privileges. We are proud of this achievement and happy to have helped our client finally put this chapter of life away for good.

CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE TRIAL – CLIENT NOT GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES

The Defense Team finished a criminal sexual abuse trial.  Our client was acquitted on all charges.  Our client was facing the following charges:

1. 720 ILCS 5/11-1.60(a)(1), AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE
2. 720 ILCS 5/11-1.60(a)(2) ,AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE
3. 720 ILCS 5/11-1.60(a)(3) ,AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE
4. 720 ILCS 5/11-1.60(a)(4) ,AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE
5. 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(d)(1), AGGRAVATED BATTERY
6. 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(d)(2) ,AGGRAVATED BATTERY
7. 720 ILCS 5/12-4.4(a)(1), ABUSE BEING A SEXUAL OFFENSE
8. 720 ILCS 5/12-4.4(a)(2), ABUSE BEING A SEXUAL OFFENSE
9. 720 ILCS 5/12-4.4(a)(1)(A), ABUSE OF A LONG TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT
10. 720 ILCS 5/12-4.4(a)(2)(A), ABUSE OF A LONG TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT

After a lengthy bench trial, our client was found not guilty on all charges.  The aggravated criminal sexual abuse charge, not guilty; the aggravated battery charge, not guilty; the sexual abuse charge, not guilty; the abuse of a long term care facility resident, not guilty. Solved case  If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges please contact the Law Offices of Edward Johnson for help at 708.606.4386.

CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT TRIAL – CLIENT NOT GUILTY

Our firm was notified by the Secretary of State that our client’s petition to reinstate his driver’s license was approved. The client had suffered from alcoholism and was charged with 3 DUIs in a span of 7 years. Those years were dark times for this client, but the client was able to turn his/her life around after deciding to move out of state to start over and leave alcohol out of his/her life. This client has not consumed any alcohol for the past 10 years now and decided to apply to reinstate his/her Illinois license. It was a long process, but after putting together all of the necessary documents and waiting patiently, our firm was able to help this client receive an order granting the reinstatement of his/her driving privileges. We are proud of this achievement and to solve this case, and happy to have helped our client finally put this chapter of life away for good.

The Defense Team finished a possession of a controlled substance case. The police had stopped our client and searched the client’s pockets without probable cause. During this unlawful search, one of the pockets allegedly contained heroin. Case dismissed and another solved case at the preliminary hearing.

The Defense Team finished a cash (civil) forfeiture case in which the Illinois State Police (ISP) unlawfully took more than $45,000 in cash from our client. The ISP had stopped our client’s rental car for speeding on the highway. During the traffic stop, the ISP unlawfully used a K-9 to search the rental car, and during the search, the K-9 discovered the cash. Our team successfully resolved the matter and reclaimed the cash for our client because the ISP did not have a basis to seize the money.

AGGRAVATED BATTERY TO A POLICE OFFICER, CLIENT NOT GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES

Our Defense Team cleared up a case in which our client was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer. The client was also charged with a felony for fleeing from the police in an automobile. However, there was no DNA, no fingerprints, and thus no conviction – solved case and cleared of all charges!

MOB ACTION/ARMED VIOLENCE, CLIENT NOT GUILTY

Our Defense Team cleared our client of charges of armed violence and mob action. The client was facing an indefinite amount of prison time. After picking a jury, we attacked the prosecution through our tried-and-true strategic procedure. The client then took the stand and testified with the truth. The jury returned with a verdict of not guilty, and our client did not go to prison. Another solved case.

SHOPLIFTING, CLIENT GIVEN SUPERVISION

SPEEDING, CASE DISMISSED

Our Defense Team was able to have a speeding ticket case dismissed. The client was cited for speeding after an unmarked police car closely followed the client. The client had accelerated in order to put distance between the client’s car and the unmarked police car and change lanes. The police officer then pulled the client over and charged the client with speeding. After our involvement, this was another solved case and dismissed.