April, 2012 | The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC

Southern Illinois man faces sex crime charges

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Apr 27, 2012 | Sex Crimes

An Illinois man is facing a sex crime charge after being accused of raping a woman in Glen Carbon Village. The 40-year-old man is facing several charges in connection with this purported crime, including criminal sexual assault, unlawful restraint and a felony count...

Troubled youth sets example for other teens

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Apr 22, 2012 | Juvenile Crimes

An 18-year-old senior in Belleville, Illinois is living proof why society should not write off those that have experienced a run-in with the law and were subsequently charged with a juvenile crime at some point in their lives. This young man got a second chance and...

The Quest for Drug Charges and Improper Vehicle Searches

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Apr 20, 2012 | Drug Charges

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/31/drug-search-trekies-stopped-searched-illinois_n_1364087.html Unfortunately, in the quest to get more drug charges, the conduct discussed in this article is all to common, not just in Collinsville, but throughout Madison and St....

Illinois police officer accused of a felony

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Apr 15, 2012 | Felonies

When Illinois residents hear about alleged criminal acts performed by a police officer, especially one who works in the local school system, they can quickly jump to conclusions about that person's guilt. People's quick judgments can drastically affect an accused...

East Alton church vandalized; man held for burglary

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Apr 10, 2012 | Felonies

Earlier this month an East Alton man was charged with one count of felony burglary for breaking into a local church. A 21-year-old male is being held as a possible suspect after authorities searched his home and allegedly found evidence linking him to the incident....

Drug charges sought against four from Rockford

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Apr 4, 2012 | Drug Charges

Illinois residents can find themselves in unexpected situations, such as when they make a poor choice in their personal lives that could lead to an arrest for criminal charges. This was the case recently when, as a result of police responding to a tip, four Illinois...

Air conditioner thefts may lead to prison time for Granite City men

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Apr 1, 2012 | Felonies

Recently, local media reported about the grand jury indictment of two Granite City men. The two men were allegedly involved in multiple charges that included the theft of air conditioner units from four area churches, a school and a funeral home. It is believed that...