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The attorneys of Harter & Schottland are hands-on, thorough, and aggressive lawyers with a reputation for taking cases to trial and winning. Whether you need a Lake County criminal defense lawyer, a Waukegan family law attorney, or legal representation in a real estate matter or personal injury claim, you can count on us for personal service and outstanding legal representation. Harter & Schottland wins more cases.

Sex Offenses

Sex Offenses

In Illinois, sex offenses are among the crimes prosecuted most vigorously and that carry some of the most extreme criminal penalties. They are often among the most complex cases to defend. The attorneys of Harter & Schottland have a lot of experience handling sex cases and are knowledgeable and capable in dealing with the intricacies of these cases.


Sex offenses may range from criminal sexual abuse to predatory criminal sexual assault. With the exception of certain sex abuse cases, all sex offenses are felonies and carry exceptional penalties including lengthy prison sentences and sex offender registration- sometimes for life. Repeat offenders may even be subject to indefinite civil commitment under the Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act.

There is a wide range of sex offenses in Illinois. Some of the more common charges include:

  • Criminal sexual assault
  • Aggravated criminal sexual assault
  • Predatory criminal sexual assault
  • Criminal sexual abuse
  • Aggravated criminal sexual abuse
  • Child pornography
  • Grooming
  • Traveling to meet a child

In these cases there are a number of defenses available. For example, it is a defense to certain sex charges that the alleged victim consented. This is a common situation. Other times, it may be a defense that the accused reasonably believed that the alleged victim was 17 years old or more. Frequently, an accused may deny that the alleged contact occurred at all. Aggressive investigation will assist in the defense of these cases.


If you or a loved one have been accused of a sex offense, having a knowledgeable and capable attorney on your side is more important than ever.


Harter & Schottland has experienced criminal defense attorneys who defend aggravated battery charges regularly. Our goal is to win your case and preserve your freedom, not to negotiate for less prison time. While we cannot guarantee the outcome of any case, we can tell you we have successfully defended many clients charged with serious felonies. We have a history of winning cases at trial.


Our attorneys will dig into the case, interviewing witnesses, studying the evidence, filing the appropriate motions, perhaps to suppress evidence or statements, get the charges against you reduced or the case dismissed. We put our knowledge of the law, the courts, and the facts, and our ability to persuade a judge or jury to work on your behalf.


If you are facing any criminal charge, from fraud to murder, contact us for a free consultation. We take an aggressive approach to criminal defense. And we get results.

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