May 11, 2022
Although criminal sexual abuse and criminal sexual assault might sound highly similar, there are subtle distinctions between these offenses under Illinois law. On a larger level, criminal sexual abuse typically occurs on the basis of sexual conduct, which refers to touching or fondling. On the other hand, criminal sexual assault requires sexual penetration, which refers […]
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December 13, 2021
NOTE: The article below was refreshed to underline several important changes to stalking no contact orders in Illinois that occurred on January 1, 2019. That is when Public Act 100-1000 took effect and modified the definition of contact with a victim to specifically provide for workplaces, schools, and places of worship. Illinois Law Illinois law […]
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