Month: March 2016

Penalties for felonies and misdemeanors

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Mar 24, 2016 | Misdemeanors

Being arrested and charged with committing a crime can be an unnerving and anxiety-ridden event for most Illinois residents. The penalties associated with a criminal conviction can range from a fine to imprisonment. The consequences of a conviction can be more...

Driver charged with DUI after slamming into tree

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Mar 9, 2016 | Drunk Driving-DUI Charges

Authorities in an Illinois city took a motorist into custody for drunk driving after they pulled a vehicle that had a tree in its grill over on March 4. The police had reportedly been tipped off by another driver who had seen the vehicle driving down the road. When...