Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

My nephew in Illinois is recently turned 18 and has his first girlfriend, a girl of 16. I'm worried they might have sex, which is below the age of consent in that state. What are the precise legal ramifications for an 18 year old male having sex with a 16 year old female in Illinois?


Asked on 11/09/10, 8:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Messutta

Statutory rape, with a conviction leading to becoming a registered sex offender.

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Answered on 11/16/10, 7:32 am


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