In Illinois, sexual assault and abuse are identified as any form of non-consensual sexual contact. Sexual offenses can be committed against an adult or a child. They can be committed by someone of the same gender and between spouses. Forced sexual contact, the molestation of a minor, and attempted forced sexual contact are all forms [...]
From the moment a person is accused of criminal sexual assault or criminal sexual abuse they must be incredibly careful and seek proper representation. The desire to profess one’s innocence to the police can be used against you as an admission, which helps the prosecution. That is why having smart, aggressive, and talented representation can [...]
A conviction for any one of these crimes will cause lasting damage to a person’s life, including: prison sentences, temporary or lifetime requirements of sex offender registration, long periods of counseling and heavy fines. Due to the rigorous requirements of sex offender registration, numerous individuals who are convicted of federal sex crimes find themselves in [...]
Federal sex offenses and the penalties associated with them will depend on the the charges brought against you. Some of the factors federal court and prosecutors look at when determining sentences and recommendations include: the crime as charged, the federal scoring level given the offense, the age of the defendant and the alleged victim and [...]
Federal Sex Offenses include: Possession of child pornography, Production or distribution of child pornography, sexual acts with minors between ages 12–15, Public indecency, Sexual contact without consent, Trafficking or transportation of minors for sexual activity, Prostitution of minors, Attempted rape or conspiracy to commit rape.
Under Illinois law, sexual abuse – also referred to as sex abuse – is different from sexual assault. Sexual abuse involves an act of sexual conduct, which is committed by the use of force or the threat of force or an act of sexual conduct against someone who cannot consent to the act. One of [...]
A criminal sexual assault charge can be upgraded to aggravated sexual assault under certain circumstances. These may include: Committing sexual assault while armed with a firearm Discharging a firearm while committing the offense Displaying, using, or threatening to use a dangerous weapon while committing the offense Causing bodily harm to the victim If the victim [...]