Articles Posted in Sex Crimes

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…

Sex crimes, unfortunately, happen quite often. And maybe more often in Illinois than other places. A study from SafeHome.org found that the state of Illinois has the fifth-highest number of people listed on their sex offender registry in the United States. That means that the state has more registered sex offenders than 45 other states…

Sooner or later, those who commit sex crimes will have to answer for them, especially those who commit sex crimes more than once. No matter how much money a person has or how famous they are, the law is the law. A Chicago case centering around a famous singer shows how much this is true.…

Sex crimes have the ability to majorly derail the lives of all involved. Those convicted of sex crimes face not only jail time and other penalties, but also must face public scrutiny long after the conviction. That is why someone facing allegations of sex crimes must thoroughly understand the charges against them as well as…

The ubiquitous presence of phones and computers in children’s lives has created new social questions for parents, schools, and lawmakers. One detective in Illinois found that 60% of “sextortion” online comes from peers, not strangers. The other 40%? It comes from internet gaming. As if that wasn’t terrifying enough, state and national legislation have struggled…

Sexual assault is a crime accusation no one wants. After all, state governments around the country take sex crimes very seriously, including Illinois. One accusation could impact your life forever. This is why consent plays such a huge role in sexual relations between adults. Still, sometimes mistakes of consent happen. You could find yourself accused…

If you’re ever accused of a sex crime, then it can have a big impact on your life. Even if you’re never convicted, a charge can go on your criminal record and make things difficult for you in the future since it’s public information. A conviction for a sex crime can also bring about a…

When many people think of human trafficking, they automatically think of sex trafficking. While it is true that sex trafficking is a big problem, human trafficking isn’t always about sex, sometimes it’s about labor. Recently, a woman in the Chicago suburbs pled guilty to labor trafficking. She helped several people from Central America to enter…

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…

Child predators are regularly featured on the news as some of the worst criminals out there. They are depicted as not only committing the crime of sexual assault but also as predators hunting the most vulnerable population. Of course, sexual predators are defined as people who have “committed a sexually violent offense and especially likely…