Month: December 2015

Supreme Court will decide if drivers can refuse breath tests

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Dec 21, 2015 | Drunk Driving-DUI Charges

Drivers cannot be charged with a crime for refusing to take a breath test in Illinois. However, there are 13 states where drivers can face criminal penalties if they refuse such a test. Some people argue that charging drivers for refusing to submit to a breath test is...

Emotional needs often motivate drug use in teens

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Dec 8, 2015 | Juvenile Crimes

Like their counterparts across the country, Illinois teenagers might turn to drugs or alcohol to soothe unpleasant feelings and cultivate a social life. The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids warns parents that drug and alcohol use by teens arises for many reasons, and...