On behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jun 11, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense
Fighting an order of protection in Illinois is not easy. Since these orders are meant to protect an alleged victim, courts view them very seriously. After a protection order is issued, the court decides whether it stays in place. Even if the order applicant asks the...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | May 13, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense
If an individual is facing allegations of domestic abuse, that person may be subject to a restraining order. However, being subject to such an order doesn’t actually mean that a person has done anything wrong. Those who feel as if they have been unfairly accused...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Apr 30, 2020 | Blog
Annually, roughly 1 million women are victims of domestic assault in the United States. This is in addition to males who are victims of such violence in Illinois and throughout the country. Those who have been accused of such a crime may have a variety of defenses...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Apr 16, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Felonies
Individuals in Illinois and throughout America who are harmed by a family member could be considered victims of domestic abuse. Domestic abuse may also occur if the victim lives with his or her abuser. An individual does not necessarily need to be physically harmed to...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Mar 30, 2020 | Blog, Drug Charges
Though marijuana is now legal for medical use in Illinois, the smell of it can still get drivers into trouble. On March 19, a unanimous decision by the Illinois Supreme Court found that the smell or sight of cannabis justified probable cause for a police officer to...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Feb 16, 2018 | Blog
You may not realize it, but distinct differences exist between reasonable suspicion and probable cause. Even so, both are necessary in order to make an arrest for driving under the influence. So, what is the difference between the two? Reasonable suspicion is all that...
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