March, 2022 | The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC

The police should not be allowed to lie to juvenile suspects

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Mar 29, 2022 | Criminal Defense, Juvenile Crimes

When a juvenile is arrested in Illinois, the whole experience can be quite scary and confusing. They are typically read their Miranda rights, but after that, anything goes. Unfortunately, this often includes the police lying to the juvenile. This is why it's important...

Do dentists commit health care fraud?

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Mar 29, 2022 | Criminal Defense, Felonies

When people visit an Illinois dentist’s office, they typically expect an accurate assessment and quality care. Some patients receive bad news about a tooth’s condition, so getting a crown or scaling becomes necessary - or so the patient thinks. Surprisingly, an...

Do credit card companies investigate fraud?

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Mar 14, 2022 | Criminal Defense

Have you recently noticed strange charges on your credit card bills? If your bank account is suddenly less than it should be, it's time to get alarmed. These issues can be due to you becoming a victim of fraud. This is a crime of the white collar variety that affects...

When credit card fraud becomes federal and penalties

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Mar 1, 2022 | Criminal Defense

A white-collar crime in Edwardsville, Illinois, is usually a nonviolent financial crime, committed by people in financial sectors. An example of white-collar crime is credit card fraud, which may be charged at the state or federal level. Federal vs. state credit card...