Month: August 2015

Drunk driving statistics across the nation

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Aug 19, 2015 | Drunk Driving-DUI Charges

People in Illinois may be interested to learn about a recent survey study in which researchers looked at the states where the most people admit to driving drunk. According to their results, people in Hawaii are the most likely to drive while under the influence of...

Alternatives to jail that may be ordered by Illinois judges

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Aug 6, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Judges in Illinois are often reluctant to send defendants to jail, and this is especially true if the crime involved is minor or the defendant has demonstrated genuine remorse. Placing offenders behind bars may do more harm than good, and many jails are dangerously...