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 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...
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 | 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...
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 | Feb 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If you’re a medical professional, then you probably went into your line of work as a way to help people, which is a dedication that is nothing short of admirable. But do you ever feel trapped by the mountain of laws, rules, and regulations you have to follow? If so,...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Aug 26, 2016 | Criminal Defense
An Illinois resident who knowingly helps or encourages another person to commit a crime may be an accomplice. However, this is generally only true if the individual knows what he or she is doing is wrong and has an intent to aid in the commission of a crime. There are...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jul 28, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Anyone, including Illinois residents, who becomes a defendant in the United States’ criminal judicial system is entitled to adequate legal representation. Defendants must be provided with adequate counsel whether they are able to pay for it or not. It is a...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jul 14, 2016 | Criminal Defense
It can be frightening for a person to be charged with committing a sexual assault in Illinois. The potential consequences if a person is convicted of such offense may be very severe. Fortunately, there are a number of defenses that may be raised against sexual assault...
On behalf of The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC | Jun 16, 2016 | Criminal Defense
In Illinois criminal courts, a concept called mens rea may play a role in how a case is decided. The terms is Latin for guilty mind and tries to differentiate between crimes committed intentionally and acts that inadvertently led to a crime being committed. For...
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