February, 2018 | The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC

Is reasonable suspicion or probable cause needed for a DUI stop?

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Feb 16, 2018 | Drunk Driving-DUI Charges

You may not realize it, but distinct differences exist between reasonable suspicion and probable cause. Even so, both are necessary in order to make an arrest for driving under the influence. So, what is the difference between the two? Reasonable suspicion is all that...

Baseball star charged with drug possession

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Feb 16, 2018 | Drug Charges

As former All-Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza recently discovered, success as a professional athlete offers little protection from prosecution. As a retired athlete with over $40 million in earnings over a long baseball career, his arrest for suspected involvement in drug...

Illinois women facing drug charges

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Feb 2, 2018 | Drug Charges

Police took two women into custody on Jan. 22 after observing what they believed to be a drug transaction being carried out on a Hometown street. A 30-year-old Chicago resident has been charged with drug possession and delivery in connection with the incident, and a...