Information about going to a criminal trial. From the law offices of Edward Johnson P.C. Chicago Illinois.
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, 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 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 …
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 …
CIVIL FORFEITURE RECENT VICTORIES: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE vs. $15,000 – Money taken from a client in O’hare airport was returned to our client LASALLE COUNTY vs. $50,100 – Money found in-dash of the vehicle our client was stopped in was returned to our clients. BUREAU COUNTY vs. $9,000 – Money …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
Weapon Charges There are severe consequences of carrying a gun in Cook County without the proper permits. According to the Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5/24-3.1, a person cannot lawfully own a firearm if under the age of 18 and if he/she is under the age of 21 and charged with …