Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

what does a sexual assault carry in yearsand can it be droped to a lower charge


Asked on 9/28/10, 11:42 am

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Purav Bhatt The Law Office of Purav Bhatt

Penalties for sexual assault, depending on the circumstances, can range from being charged as a class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in the county jail up to class X felonies for aggravated criminal sexual abuse with penalties ranging from 6-60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Any charge associated with sexual abuse is a serious matter and you should seek legal help.

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Answered on 10/04/10, 12:51 pm


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