Sex crimes are already severely punished in Illinois, but they are far more serious when committed against a minor. Laws against sexual conduct with a minor, which is also known as statutory rape, is found in 720 ILCS 5/11-1.5 under criminal sexual abuse. This involves committing an act of sexual conduct with a person who cannot give legal consent or committing sexual penetration with a person between 13 and 17 years old who is at least 5 years younger than the offender. It can also be committed by a person under 17 years of age who commits sexual penetration with a person who is at least 9 but under 17 years of age.
Aggravated criminal sexual abuse can also be committed against a minor. The aggravating factors for this offense include display or discharge of a firearm during the commission of the crime or threatening / inflicting bodily harm. Sexual abuse of any kind is a felony and will land you in jail for many years if you are convicted. A case of aggravated abuse could be considered a Class 2 felony, with a jail or prison sentence of 3 – 7 years and a maximum fine of $25,000. If you are facing charges, do not hesitate to retain aggressive defense.
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