Sex Crimes Defense in Illinois

Almost no other accusation can do as much damage to your reputation and future as being accused of a sex crime. Whether you are guilty or not, the mere accusation is enough to haunt you for the rest of your life, if your defense is not handled properly. For these reasons there are generally no acceptable plea bargain options, and if you are accused of a sex crime such as sexual assault, rape, or prostitution in Illinois, you may decide that plea bargaining is not an option.

If so, there is good news. In many cases the evidence is "he said, she said." The Constitution guarantees that you are presumed innocent and that the prosecution has the burden to prove you guilty. With nothing more than the alleged victim's word against yours, any other bit of evidence may tip the scale in your favor. A strong defense to these accusations is the key to keeping your freedom and your record clear.

Sex crimes are a highly complex, fact specific area of the law, and a complete list of offenses and defenses is not practical. I defend against many types of sexual misconduct charges in Illinois including:

• Prostitution
• Soliciting a Prostitute
• Sexual Assault
• Child Pornography
• Molestation
• Pimping
• Internet Crimes
• Statutory Rape
• Keeping a place of prostitution
• Public Indecency

Call the Law Office of Chris M. Shepherd for a free case evaluation at 312.789.8050. The earlier a sexual misconduct accusation is prepared for trial the stronger your position will be, the better the offer by the prosecution, and the more likely you will not have to go to trial if you so choose. There may be witnesses and aspects of the alleged victim's history that you do not know about. Getting this information as early as possible in the case may be the difference between victory and defeat.