Category Archives: Sex Crimes
With the mass use of cellphones by teenagers and young adults, laws have had to be modernized to stay relevant and effective. Pornography involving people younger than 18 has long been banned in the U.S. Such content has become even … Continue reading
Sexual assault cases, such as rape, hinge upon proving whether there was consent between both parties. Some consensual sex acts are also criminalized. Illinois law makes it illegal for someone to knowingly transmit HIV to an unaware person. The victim … Continue reading
Sexual assault charges can be fragile for prosecutors because of the nature of the evidence. The prosecution must prove that: The defendant committed the sex act; and The accuser did not consent to the act. If the accuser cannot provide … Continue reading
