Tag Archives: sexual assault
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
A new measure has been proposed in the Illinois House that would change the way in which sexual assaults are investigated on college campuses. The bill was drafted in response to a number of high-profile cases involving campus sex crimes … Continue reading
