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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 is that it happens in plain sight every single day. If you know what to look for, you may be able to understand when sex [...]
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 the charges against you, as well as your rights in the situation. Here’s what you need to know about sex trafficking laws in Illinois and [...]
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 Law is named for a student who experienced sexual abuse at the hands of a trusted adult. This law now legally defines what it means [...]
Romeo and Juliet may be a famous tragedy, but it’s often a tragedy that still plays out in the Illinois courts for star-crossed lovers whose relationships are considered against the law.
Statutory rape, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, rape, and unlawful sexual intercourse are just a few of the crimes that can be committed by unsuspecting teens in relationships. In many places, Romeo and Juliet laws are in place to help reduce the consequences for teens in situations where they [...]
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 felony territory, especially if aggravating factors are present. In fact, a man in Fulton County was found guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault of a [...]
