Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Criminal Sexual Abuse

My 17 year old son was arrested and charged for criminal sexual abuse and contributing to the deliquency of a child. this was his girlfriend, she ran away from home and he went with to keep her safe. the girlfriend is only 14 years old. the mother pressed these charges against my son.Both children admitted that the sexual relationship was consenual, my son is deathly afraid at this point that he will have to register as a sexual offender for the rest of his life, is this true or untrue, please help clarify this information, I have been to see 2 different attorneys that are giving me different information, and I am now confused as to what to tell my child to expect.


Asked on 6/11/05, 9:41 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Zedrick Braden III Ainsworth & Associates PC

Re: Criminal Sexual Abuse

Hello. First of all, your son should not make

any more statements. He will not have to register as a sexual offender if the case

is dismissed or he is found "not guilty" after a

trial. In my opinion that should be your goal.

By law, persons convicted of having sex with an underage minor can be convicted of statutory

rape. A person found guilty of this offense can

be required by the law in Illinois to register as

a sexual offender. However, from the facts that

you have provided, I believe this is a case that

can be won for your son. I will be happy to answer any additional questions that you might

have.

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Answered on 6/11/05, 10:34 pm
Michael Rosenblat Michael C. Rosenblat., P.C.

Re: Criminal Sexual Abuse

Whether someone has to register as a sex offender, depends on the charge he is convicted of. If you have any question contact, Mike Rosenblat, at 847-657-0006, or www.Rosenblatlaw.com.

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Answered on 6/13/05, 6:48 am


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