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

Deputy accused of involvement in criminal activity

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | May 24, 2019 | Drug Charges

On May 21, an Illinois deputy was taken into custody on a warrant for unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver. The deputy, who is employed with Peoria County Patrol, had reportedly been on administrative leave beginning on February 22....

Medical conditions, ketosis may cause DUI false positives

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | May 9, 2019 | Drunk Driving-DUI Charges

Some people in Illinois who are on low-carb diets or who have other medical conditions may have false-positive results for a blood alcohol content that is over the legal limit on some types of breath test. A Texas attorney was able to get his client's case dismissed...

Police enforce no-refusal DUI policies with electronic warrants

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | May 7, 2019 | Drunk Driving-DUI Charges

If you have followed the news related to drunk driving laws, you realize that the laws change often. Safety advocates may push for stronger laws with stricter sentences, but civil rights groups push back in defense of the rights of the accused. One important issue is...