Month: January 2018

Recommendations for a lowered legal alcohol limit

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jan 18, 2018 | Drunk Driving-DUI Charges

For Illinois motorists, drunk driving convictions can result in serious consequences. The state has significant penalties for driving under the influence, and they escalate further for subsequent offenses after a first DUI charge. In addition, there is a growing push...

Bond in Illinois drunk driving case increased to $500,000

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jan 8, 2018 | Drunk Driving-DUI Charges

The bond of a 26-year-old Illinois man facing felony drunk driving charges was increased to $500,000 on Jan. 4 even though the monitoring bracelet he has been ordered to wear did not indicate that he had consumed alcohol. A DeKalb County judge decided to increase the...