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

Illinois woman faces drug charge over alleged possession

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Apr 30, 2013 | Drug Charges

A woman has been jailed and her child taken into protective custody after police executed a search warrant for her home on April 17. The 21-year-old woman was arrested by the West Central Illinois Task Force and faces a drug charge of alleged unlawful possession of...

Felony charge filed in alleged shooting in Illinois

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Apr 22, 2013 | Felonies

An Illinois man who claims to have accidentally shot a friend in the chest is being held in police custody ahead of a possible Sept.16 trial date, according to police. The Galesburg resident has entered a plea of not guilty against the felony charge of involuntary...

2 face drug charge after Illinois apartment raid by Rockford cops

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Apr 19, 2013 | Drug Charges

Often, local law enforcement in Illinois relies on tips provided by members of the community. Sometimes, the information provided is accurate and results in arrests on a drug charge or other offense. Other times, the information is inaccurate and causes legal...

Illinois juvenile crime law to raise age for adult charges

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Apr 9, 2013 | Juvenile Crimes

A proposed court ruling that would make it state law for minors 17 and under to be charged as minors even in felony cases has been proposed, according to a recent report. Illinois state law currently deals with juvenile crime somewhat more seriously, charging...

Drug charge laid against teen in overdose death

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Apr 5, 2013 | Drug Charges

The tragic death of an 18-year-old Edwardsville man has led officials to lay charges against a young woman they allege gave drugs to the victim. The 19-year-old Pierron woman is currently in custody in Madison County, awaiting trial for the drug charges. If she is...