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

Police increasing enforcement efforts during Halloween

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Oct 28, 2016 | Drunk Driving-DUI Charges

The Joilet Police Department is conducting a Drive Sober or Getting Pulled Over campaign from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1. In 2015, there were 10,625 people killed in drunk driving crashes in the United States according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A...

Alcohol-monitoring patch uses wireless technology

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Oct 20, 2016 | Drunk Driving-DUI Charges

There may be a technological solution for Illinois residents who have a hard time monitoring their own alcohol consumption. Engineers in California have created a wearable device that can detect a person's alcohol levels and then send the information to a smartphone....

Report finds harsh consequences for drug-related offenses

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

Illinois residents may be interested in a report from the American Civil Liberties Union that examines how people charged with drug use and possession of small amounts of drugs are treated in the legal system. The report found that such people often end up serving...

Drug court may help defendants with drug addictions

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Oct 4, 2016 | Drug Charges

Many people who are facing drug charges in Illinois are suffering from severe drug addictions that they have never received any treatment for. In many cases, drug addicts would not be able to afford to enroll in drug treatment programs even if they wanted to. A person...