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

Drug use a factor in vehicle accident

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Dec 29, 2016 | Drug Charges

Operating a vehicle while under the influence of an illicit drug is occurring more frequently in Illinois and the rest of the country. According to a recent national survey, 10 million people who were age 12 or older admitted to consuming illicit drugs before driving....

Synthetic drugs may or may not be illegal

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Dec 21, 2016 | Drug Charges

Illinois residents may occasionally hear about new drugs that prompt legislative attempts to make them illegal. This is often a push by illicit drug makers to skirt the laws and avoid serious consequences. However, it should be noted that these new compounds, called...

NFL player charged with a DUI

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Dec 16, 2016 | Drunk Driving-DUI Charges

Illinois NFL fans might be interested in learning that Michael Floyd, who is considered to be among the top three wide receivers on the roster of the Arizona Cardinals, was charged with two counts of DUI at 2:48 a.m. on Dec. 12, several hours after the Miami Dolphins...

Man facing charges after drug bust

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Dec 12, 2016 | Drug Charges

A 58-year-old man was charged with drug offenses following a three-year investigation by various law enforcement agencies in Illinois. The man was taken from his Rockford home and into police custody on Nov. 22 after the Rockford Police Department Narcotics Unit and...

Should you fight a DUI charge?

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Dec 6, 2016 | Drunk Driving-DUI Charges

A drunk driving charge is serious, even if it is your first one. Any type of criminal charge is a threat to your future, and you should not underestimate the potential impact of a conviction. If you have DUI charges pending against you, you may consider fighting these...

Baking soda tests positive for cocaine in stop

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Dec 6, 2016 | Drug Charges

Illinois residents may be interested in a case that took place at an Arkansas military base in May 2016. Two truck drivers were making a delivery when they were pulled in for a routine inspection at the gate. During the inspection, officers found a white powdery...