Sexual Assault of a Minor
In Illinois, people under the age of 17 do not have legal capacity to consent to sexual activity. I represent individuals charged with child sex abuse or sexual assault of a minor. These are serious charges and in most cases are class 1 or class X felonies. A sexual assault conviction has many severe consequences. It can send you to prison, restrict where you live and the job you can hold and you will likely be forever labeled as a child abuser.
If you have been charged with a sex crime against a minor, you need a strong criminal defense lawyer. I am Michael Finn and I defend people in the following types of situations:
- Adult (anyone 17 or older) charged with sexual misconduct with a child or adolescent (age 0-12)
- Adult charged with sex abuse of a teenager (13-17)
- A minor (13-16) accused of child sexual abuse of another minor (also aged 13-16)
Your age and the age of the alleged victim make a big difference in how the offense will be charged. If the perpetrator is more than five years older than the alleged victim is, it makes a difference in the severity of the charge.
From my Chicago law office, I represent defendants in any Illinois circuit court, appellate court or the Illinois Supreme Court as well as in the U.S. Northern and Central District Federal Courts and the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
What Are Your Goals for Your Criminal Defense?
People charged with child sex abuse have different concerns, such as:
- Don't let my spouse find out about the charge
- Keep me out of jail
- Keep my name off the sexual predator database list
- Don't let my employer find out about the charge
- Make sure my record can stay clear or be expunged
- Keep my name and face out of the media
In most situations of sexual molestation or child sex abuse, the victim and the alleged perpetrator know each other. They can be friends, family or friends of family. A conviction can restrict where you live and the job you can hold. Don't wait, get the help you need today.
Contact Attorney Michael Finn Today · 888-515-8305
If you have been charged with sexual molestation of a minor or child sexual abuse, you may be facing serious consequences. This is a time to act. Contact me or call my toll free number, 888-515-8305.
