February, 2023 | The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC

The trouble with double doctoring

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Feb 27, 2023 | Drug Charges

Doubling doctoring, which is also known as "doctor shopping," occurs when Illinois patients purposely seek out multiple prescriptions of the same medication from different physicians. It can also happen when people deliberately search for doctors with a reputation for...

What is considered rape under Illinois law?

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Feb 8, 2023 | Felonies, Sex Crimes

Rape, like any type of sexually-motivated crime, is one of the most violating. Sometimes, a false accusation is made. This is how Illinois law defines rape and how a person accused can defend against the allegations. Understanding rape in Illinois Illinois law defines...

Cocaine possession charges require an aggressive defense

On Behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Feb 7, 2023 | Drug Charges

Having cocaine in your possession, selling or trafficking the drug in Illinois is both a state and federal offense. Over the last few years, states have increased the penalties associated with cocaine have increased, especially if an "aggravating" factor is involved....