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

Former Illinois congressman faces felony charge of conspiracy

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Feb 27, 2013 | Felonies

A former Illinois congressman and his wife have agreed to make guilty pleas after being accused of misusing campaign funds. A single felony charge of conspiracy has been filed against Jesse Jackson Jr. His wife has also been charged with a single count of filing a...

Illinois DUI charges may be complicated by other circumstances

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Feb 21, 2013 | Drunk Driving-DUI Charges

Multiple charges against a person who is accused of a crime can make presenting a strong defense more difficult. When the court wants to convey the seriousness of the crime to the defendant and the community at large, they may propose longer sentences than the minimum...

Illinois teacher accused of sex crime after student relationship

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Feb 15, 2013 | Sex Crimes

An Illinois teacher is facing criminal charges after being accused of an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student. The woman has been arrested and charged with a single count of enticing a minor. She came under investigation for a sex crime after school...

Illinois mother and son face several drug crime charges

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Feb 8, 2013 | Drug Charges

An Illinois woman and her son are facing multiple drug crime charges. Although the exact details of the investigation concerning them have not been reported, they are under suspicion from both state and federal authorities. If a conviction is obtained on the drug...