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https://lnkd.in/g4JVZUHE Being accused of predatory criminal sexual assault charges in Cook County, and especially in Chicago, is incredibly disturbing. The legal implications are complex, and the stakes are high. Understanding what’s at stake under the specifics of these charges under Illinois law is crucial. The aggravated predatory criminal sexual assault charges are codified under Section 720 ILCS 5/11-1.40 and are designed to protect young children from sexual abuse. Understanding Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault In Illinois Predatory criminal sexual assault is a specific category under Illinois law. It involves an adult committing a sexual act with a minor under 13 years of age. This offense is distinct from other types of sexual offenses. The age of the victim is a necessary element in classifying it as predatory. Consent does not play a role in these cases. The age of consent in Illinois is 17, making any sexual act with a minor under 13 illegal. Penalties For A Conviction In Cook County A conviction for predatory criminal sexual assault carries severe penalties. This is a class x non-probational felony and carries a mandatory 6 to 30 years prison sentence. The accused will also face sex offender registration. This can have lasting implications on personal and professional life.

New ACED It episode: MOUD and Problem-Solving Courts. This episode focuses on unraveling the complexities of state laws that affect the use of MOUD in problem-solving courts and the implications of those laws. https://bit.ly/3YRR843

The Criminal Diversion Program is critical to ensuring that people can correct mistakes without carrying long-term baggage. In modern times, criminal diversion programs have positively transformed how law enforcement interacts with behavioral health responses. Check out the article below where we discuss why a criminal diversion program is critical for communities and how many areas have already been transformed. 👇👇👇 https://hubs.li/Q033NQ_k0

The Criminal Diversion Program is critical to ensuring that people can correct mistakes without carrying long-term baggage. In modern times, criminal diversion programs have positively transformed how law enforcement interacts with behavioral health responses. Check out the article below where we discuss why a criminal diversion program is critical for communities and how many areas have already been transformed. 👇👇👇 https://hubs.li/Q033P1Zj0

The Criminal Diversion Program is critical to ensuring that people can correct mistakes without carrying long-term baggage. In modern times, criminal diversion programs have positively transformed how law enforcement interacts with behavioral health responses. Check out the article below where we discuss why a criminal diversion program is critical for communities and how many areas have already been transformed. 👇👇👇 https://hubs.li/Q033Pb-h0

Interestingly, strangulation only became a felony- within the last several years however, strangulation (btw - please do not refer to this strategy as "choking" although that may be the word the victim uses) is not widely understood concerning the level of lethality it indicates and the toll it takes on the victim particularly since this abusive strategy of murder or near-murder is an experience that reigns terror on the victim. The impact of this harm enforces her compliance over and above the physical soft tissue injuries that are mostly invisible to the naked eye. Each act of strangulation is part of the overall coercive control pattern but also coercively controlling in and of itself. Strangulation is part of a pattern or course of malevolent conduct by the coercive controller, and it is practice for murder. When a perpetrator engages in strangulation, the abuser experiences homicidal ideation and the risk of death increases exponentially. Practice makes perfect and this crime is frequently repeated to ensure compliance.

On Crime and Punishment, and our Lazy, Inefficient and Failed Criminal Justice System. Time and again we are reminded how little effort and time we have put in to make our criminal process efficient and effective and to strengthen the public faith. Whenever there is an outrage over (the increasing) sexual offences against women, the immediate and common response — unfortunately, even from supposedly criminal law experts — is to advocate for more severe punishment (again and again). This happens without any consideration as to whether the severity of punishment in itself is sufficient to address crime or how much severe the criminal justice system can afford. Hardly anyone bothers to consider the certainty of punishment, whether our criminal justice system has any promises on that front, and how that could be improved. Our scholars, policy makers, and parliamentarians are often too lazy to move beyond the severity of punishments. I guess it is understandable for some (or, rather most) people, because they hardly get any time after they are done policing the victims. Remember, for many people, the severity of punishment is not the first and foremost tool, the first is obviously blaming the victim. It is only when they have established that the victim is well-mannered and well-dressed that they move to the severity of punishment. By that time, they have peaked their intellectual capacity and nothing lies beyond that.

LEGAL UPDATE: Governor Hochul signs law providing clarity in court for survivors of sexual abuse seeking justice under the NY Adult Survivors Act. The new law eliminates an unintended and unexpected procedural hurdle which municipalities argued (with various degrees of success) had invalidated victims’ rights to bring claims under the ASA. This is a significant step towards supporting survivors and ensuring accountability. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eE3tuDU6 #Survivors #Justice #AdultSurvivorsAct #SupportSurvivors

🔍 5 Changes You Should Know in New Criminal Laws 🔍 Understanding the latest updates in criminal law is crucial for everyone. Here are five key changes that will significantly impact our legal landscape: Timely Justice: Criminal case judgments must be delivered within 45 days after the trial ends, with charges framed within 60 days of the first hearing. Witness protection schemes are also mandated. Support for Rape Victims: Statements from rape victims will now be recorded by a female police officer, with a guardian or relative present. Medical reports must be completed within seven days. Protection of Women and Children: A new chapter addresses crimes against women and children, including severe penalties for buying or selling a child and the potential death sentence for gang rape of a minor. False Promises of Marriage: The law now punishes those who abandon women after making false promises of marriage. Victim Support: Victims of crimes against women will receive regular case updates within 90 days, and hospitals are required to provide free first aid or medical treatment. Stay informed and stay protected. 🛡️ #LawReform #CriminalLaw #LegalUpdates #JusticeSystem #WomenProtection #ChildSafety #VictimSupport #LegalAwareness #IndiaLaw #LegalCommunity

Bill Alert! US Senate Bill S 2573 - Justice for Juveniles Act Policy: Crime and Law Enforcement Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/ePB6RS5h The Justice for Juveniles Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2573, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to reform the juvenile justice system in order to better serve and protect young individuals who come into contact with the law. One key aspect of the Justice for Juveniles Act is the emphasis on rehabilitation and support for juvenile offenders. The bill aims to provide more resourc...