Rape, like any type of sexually-motivated crime, is one of the most violating. Sometimes, a false accusation is made. This is how Illinois law defines rape and how a person accused can defend against the allegations. Understanding rape in Illinois Illinois law defines...
Sex Crimes
What to know about criminal sexual assault
Sex crimes are some of the most horrific offenses to be charged with in Illinois. There are severe penalties for crimes that fall under this category, and even if you’re not convicted, your life can change if you’re accused. One is sexual assault. Understanding sexual...
Chiropractor in Illinois faces sex crime charge
A man has had his license suspended by the state following allegations of sexual assault and abuse, according to local news. An Illinois chiropractor now faces sex crime charges in relation to the alleged incident which involved a 22-year-old patient. He was charged...
Congress is focusing increased attention on sex crime issues
The media has recently focused a great deal of attention on the issue of sexual assault in the military. Not only has the number of sexual assault cases affecting men and women in uniform spiked sharply over the last year, Congress is currently sparring over how to...
Illinois teacher’s aide faces sex crime charge
An accusation of sexual misconduct or assault can ruin lives, which means any such charge must be taken very seriously. Here in Illinois, a teacher's aide is fighting to defend his reputation after being hit with a sex crime charge for allegedly sexually assaulting a...
Illinois man takes plea bargain on sex crime charges
An Illinois man reportedly placed online advertisements on Craigslist for sex. Women who showed up at his home say that he raped them. Ultimately, he was arrested and charged in connection with one woman's rape. After being convicted of one sex crime, the man then...
Illinois men face child pornography charge
Two men are currently under suspicion of creating and distributing child pornography throughout the state, according to local law enforcement. The men, both Illinois residents, are each facing a child pornography charge, perhaps one of the most potentially damning...
Illinois man faces sexual assault charge
A series of incidents in 2011 has left one man facing serious charges, according to local authorities. The Illinois resident has been hit with a sexual assault charge -- three felony counts. He is currently being held on $200,000 bond. The details of the assaults...
Illinois teacher accused of sex crime after student relationship
An Illinois teacher is facing criminal charges after being accused of an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student. The woman has been arrested and charged with a single count of enticing a minor. She came under investigation for a sex crime after school...
Illinois man charged with sex crime
An Illinois man is facing criminal charges after being accused of making child pornography. The 31-year-old man has been arraigned on a single sex crime charge and is being held without bond until a trial date is set. He has been charged with production of child...