Month: April 2022

How bankruptcy fraud works in Illinois

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Apr 26, 2022 | Felonies

The average person filing for bankruptcy in Illinois has no intention of committing fraud. And if they are, they could be doing so unknowingly. But scammers and professional criminals commit bankruptcy fraud for huge payouts by manipulating the system or taking...

What are standard and nonstandard field sobriety tests?

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Apr 11, 2022 | Blog, Drunk Driving-DUI Charges

A field sobriety test allows an officer in Edwardsville, Illinois to check suspected drunk drivers for intoxication. The NHTSA makes three tests standard, but officers may use nonstandard sobriety tests. Standard field sobriety tests Sometimes, the condition of the...