Category: Aggravated Sexual Assault

How Can False Accusations of Sexual Assault Impact Your Life?

Sep 27, 2024

Aggravated Sexual Assault | Sexual Assault

False accusations of sexual assault can have a devastating impact on the lives of those wrongfully accused. Not only can these accusations tarnish a person’s reputation and social standing, but they can also result in profound emotional distress, strained relationships, and even legal consequences. False accusations can sometimes lead to lost job opportunities, damaged personal relationships, and even imprisonment. If you or someone you know is facing false accusations of sexual assault, contact the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg for [...]

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Sexual Assault: When Is It Aggravated in IL?

Jun 8, 2022

Aggravated Sexual Assault | Sexual Assault

Sexual assault charges are serious, and sex crimes in general are some of the harshest offenses to face in a court of law.

Sexual assault is an underreported crime in Illinois, but the reported cases of it are still very high across the country and in the state of Illinois. And while sexual assault is itself a serious crime that can lead to time behind bars and steep fines, the consequences can get even worse.

There are some factors that [...]

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What You Should Know about IL Sex Crimes

Mar 25, 2022

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 profound impact on the rest of a person’s life, beyond any time they may have to spend in prison. This is precisely why it pays [...]

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What Makes My Illinois Sex Crime Charges Aggravated?

Dec 4, 2020

Aggravated Sexual Assault | Sex Crimes

If you are charged with a sex crime in Illinois, then you’re facing some significant legal consequences.

Most sex crime convictions require the defendant to register as a sex offender which will make your criminal history available to the public. Your registration will come up every time you look for a job or try to secure housing.

This is part of the reason it is so critical to understand the charges you are facing when charged with a sex crime. [...]

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Three Times an IL Sex Crime Is Aggravated without a Weapon Involved

Sep 7, 2020

Aggravated Criminal Assault | Aggravated Sexual Assault | Sex Crimes | Sexual Assault

By itself, sexual assault is a serious crime with grave consequences. In Colorado, criminal sexual assault is defined as sexual penetration when any of the following elements exist:

You used force or the threat of force You had knowledge that the victim did not understand the nature of sex or was not able to consent (they were unconscious, sleeping, intoxicated, etc.) The victim was under the age of 18 and you and the victim are family members The victim was [...]

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