Allegations of sex crimes of any kind can have a significant impact on a person’s future. It’s essential to confront these allegations or charges with a strong defense as one’s long-term interests, reputation and personal freedom are on the line. Charges of any type...
Criminal Defense – Sex Offenses
Texas declines to join national sex offender database
Six years ago, the federal government passed the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, a law designed to create a uniform sex offender registration system throughout the United States. Along with five other states, Texas officials have decided that the added...
Extensive prison sentence for failing to register as sex offender
One of the most common and prohibitive penalties that come with a conviction of some sexual criminal offenses is compelled registration as a sex offender. For certain individuals, a conviction will bring the requirement of registering with the appropriate parties and...
The rights of those charged with sexual crimes
Facing criminal charges is a serious threat to an Illinois defendant’s future, especially if that individual is charged with sex crimes. The stigma that comes with these allegations can have a significant impact on an individual’s life, even if found not guilty. Those...
R. Kelly enters not guilty plea in superseding indictment
According to news sources, rap mogul R. Kelly entered not guilty pleas to 13 felony counts in a new superseding indictment in federal court in Illinois on March 5. The indictment, which was unsealed in February, included a felony count for a new alleged victim.During...
Illinois men charged with child sex trafficking
Three Illinois men were taken into custody on Feb. 21 on charges including child sex trafficking and producing child pornography. The investigation into the men's alleged activities was launched in June 2019 by the Bloomington Police Department. The BPD's Criminal...
Teacher sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual assault
On Jan. 31, an Illinois woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting two teenage boys. She will also be placed under two years of mandatory monitoring after her release and will have to register as a sex offender for the remainder of her life....
Illinois coach sentenced for inappropriate relationship
A 23-year-old high school coach and former athlete was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail after she entered a guilty plea to engaging in criminal sexual abuse of someone who was more than five years younger than her. The woman will serve a probationary sentence until...
Removing the statute of limitations for sex crimes against adults
Illinois residents may be interested in the effect that House Bill 2135, which lawmakers passed over the spring of 2019, will have on the statute of limitations for sexual assault crimes in that state. Removing the statute of limitations may allow prosecutors to...
Illinois Supreme Court overturns sex offender internet ban
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled on Nov. 21 that prohibiting convicted sex offenders from accessing social media websites like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn violated the First Amendment right to free speech. The six participating justices voted unanimously...
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