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

The right to adequate representation

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

Anyone, including Illinois residents, who becomes a defendant in the United States' criminal judicial system is entitled to adequate legal representation. Defendants must be provided with adequate counsel whether they are able to pay for it or not. It is a violation...

Sexual assault defenses in Illinois

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jul 14, 2016 | Criminal Defense

It can be frightening for a person to be charged with committing a sexual assault in Illinois. The potential consequences if a person is convicted of such offense may be very severe. Fortunately, there are a number of defenses that may be raised against sexual assault...

Sexting and the potential for criminal prosecution

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jul 1, 2016 | Juvenile Crimes

Sexting involves transmitting photographs or sending suggestive statements via text messaging or social media usually using cell phones. While doing so is generally not illegal, it is under Illinois child pornography law when the images involve depictions of minors....