January, 2019 | The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC

Proposed legislation would help keep animals safe

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jan 30, 2019 | Felonies

Animals in Illinois and throughout America would be protected if the Preventing Animal Cruel and Torture, or PACT, Act passes. Anyone convicted of violating this proposed legislation would be subject to prison time, a fine or both. The legislation was brought forth by...

Teens giving away and sharing drugs prosecuted as drug dealers

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jan 15, 2019 | Drug Charges

Drugs like marijuana, heroin and prescription medications have the potential to cause serious harm to teenagers in Illinois and elsewhere who use them. When a negative event occurs, like an overdose or arrest, teenagers increasingly face the possibility of being...

Dixon police find cocaine and handgun in home of parolee

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jan 4, 2019 | Drug Charges

A 37-year-old man who already had a long history within the Illinois Department of Corrections was arrested on Dec. 27 after police in Dixon searched his home. He had been out on parole since February 2016, but a news release from the Dixon police stated that law...