January, 2013 | The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC

Illinois officer faces possible felony conviction after incident

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jan 30, 2013 | Felonies

An Illinois police officer is facing legal trouble after a domestic incident involving a female roommate. Police have since leveled five charges against him, including aggravated and domestic battery. He was incarcerated with a bail of $75,000. Any felony conviction...

Illinois felony charge: Lottery winner’s death ruled a homicide

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jan 24, 2013 | Felonies

An Illinois lottery winner's death has been ruled a homicide, and authorities are now investigating the man's suspicious death. Initially, his death was thought to be by natural causes. However, a relative contacted authorities and asked them to look further into the...

Illinois drug crime: Authorities unearth large drug stash

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jan 17, 2013 | Drug Charges

Acting on a tip, Illinois police recently secured a search warrant and raided a home where they reportedly uncovered a significant drug stash. Two people are now facing criminal charges as a result of the alleged drug crime. Both were taken to a local jail and were...

Illinois man faces felony conviction over workers’ comp claim

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jan 11, 2013 | Felonies

A former Illinois police officer is facing the prospect of a felony conviction after being indicted for multiple charges. The 53-year-old man is accused of filing for a workers' compensation claim, but did not injure himself on the job. He is facing a felony...

Woman faces felony charge after Illinois domestic incident

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jan 3, 2013 | Felonies

A woman faces a felony charge after allegedly running her boyfriend over. The accident reportedly occurred after she picked him up from an Illinois bar. She has since been charged with aggravated domestic battery in the incident. The boyfriend, however, initially told...