Articles Posted in Sex Crimes

If you’ve watched any amount of television, seen movies, or watched the news, then you’ve no doubt heard of sting operations run by law enforcement. These operations are meant to create a controlled environment in order to catch those who want to break the law – and they work well. In fact, a recent police…

In the state of Illinois, there are certain crimes that are considered especially heinous – chief among those are sex crimes. That’s why if you’re accused of a sex crime in our state, it’s not something to brush off because you know you’re innocent or you think you did nothing wrong – you need to…

In Illinois, internet sex crimes are being prosecuted at increasing levels. That’s partly because of how common communication online is today, which has led to the creation of a specialized police unit that investigates crimes online, including sex crimes. Just like with any other sex crime, internet sex crimes are very serious charges. A conviction…

It’s not uncommon when a person is charged with one crime for the prosecution to tack on charges for other crimes – crimes that may seem as if they have nothing to do with the first charge. But many crimes are linked together in ways that are quite complex, and sex trafficking and racketeering are…

Sex trafficking is a crime taken very seriously in Illinois. Being accused of it can have a big impact on your life – and being convicted of it can shift the trajectory of your path forever. For many people, sex trafficking is something that is only seen on television and in movies, but the truth…

Being accused of sex trafficking in Illinois is a serious crime. If you are convicted, you face severe penalties that can include jail time, fines, and the ruin of your reputation in the eyes of the public. With so much at stake, it’s very important to not only understand the penalties you face but also…

When many people hear the term “sex crime,” they often think of sexual assault. But, in Illinois, sex crimes are defined by many acts beyond sexual assault – some of which may surprise you. When someone is accused of sex crimes, it’s serious. After all, being found guilty of a sex crime can have a…

In today’s age of technology, meeting people online or through a dating app is an everyday occurrence. Even social media platforms are used for people to meet and date new people. While many of these online resources have age limits to help keep minors active, it doesn’t always work. It’s easy for a minor to…

In Illinois, sex abuse is a topic that has been discussed in the public sphere for quite some time. Some loopholes in the law, as well as big cases in the media, have spurred the legislature to act. As a result, we have new legislation called Faith’s Law. Also know as House Bill 1975, Faith’s…

In Illinois, certain crimes are considered more serious than others. Of course, there are felony and misdemeanors with which a person can be charged. But there also exists a certain level of a felony that is considered the most serious: Class X felonies. Sex crimes are felonies that can easily bleed over into Class X…