January, 2016 | The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC

The problem of false confessions in Illinois

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jan 28, 2016 | Criminal Defense

When people are suspected of committing a serious crime, police will sometimes interrogate them in the hopes of getting them to confess. A major problem with this is that some people will end up falsely confessing even though they are innocent. False confessions may...

Village treasurer facing drug charges after traffic stop

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jan 14, 2016 | Drug Charges

Police in Illinois have reported that the treasurer of a village in Cook County was taken into custody following a routine traffic stop during the evening hours of Jan. 3. The man was charged with drug possession after police say they discovered bags of heroin in his...

Privileged communications in criminal judicial proceedings

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jan 5, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Illinois residents may be aware that communications between lawyers and their clients are considered privileged, and they may also know that lawyers can face severe sanctions if they report things that they have been told by those they represent. While discussions...