Month: May 2020

What is domestic violence?

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | May 29, 2020 | Criminal Defense

Domestic violence is considered to be a cycle of violence that involves physical and psychological abuse that occurs between people who are in an intimate relationship, such as if the individuals involved are married, living together, or even just dating in Illinois...

Defending against domestic violence charges

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | May 6, 2020 | Criminal Defense

In the past, the authorities did not take domestic violence seriously. In many cases, police would not even arrest an abuser unless officers witnessed the abuse with their own eyes. But, since most acts of domestic violence take place behind doors, with only abuser...