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

Man faces felony conviction in Illinois counterfeiting incident

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Oct 26, 2012 | Felonies

A man is facing sentencing for a felony conviction in Illinois after being accused of using counterfeit money. The indictment against him shows that he has pleaded guilty to possession of counterfeit currency, obstruction of justice and resisting or impeding the...

Illinois man faces several drug crime charges after house raid

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

An Illinois man has been accused of a drug crime after his home was raided. Authorities executed a search warrant in the wake of an investigation by two separate law enforcement agencies. The man is now facing several drug crime charges. Investigators were tipped off...

Illinois crime labs: Risking rights of those with felony charge?

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Oct 11, 2012 | Felonies

Could Illinois crime labs be infringing upon the legal rights of individuals accused of criminal conduct in our state? That is the question that some people may be asking after disclosure of alarming backlogs at the labs. These backlogs delay criminal proceedings and...

Four injured in alcohol related accident

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Oct 6, 2012 | Drunk Driving-DUI Charges

DUI charges are typically taken seriously by authorities and accused individuals alike. Someone who is convicted of drunk driving can face jail time, financial fines and a damaged reputation. Illinois is known as one of the toughest states for drivers accused of...