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Indecent solicitation of an adult - Illinois Sexual Assault Laws
Indecent solicitation of an adult Crime & Punishment in Illinois :
The Illinois code § 5/11-6.5 defines four degrees of the crime indecent solicitation of an adult, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.
| Severity | Indecent solicitation of an adult - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
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Class 1 felony STATUTORY |
When the victim of the sexual penetration is over 13 but under the age of 17. | 4-15 years in prison |
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Class 2 felony STATUTORY |
If the offender arranges for a person age 17 or over to commit an act of sexual conduct with a person under the age of 13 | 3-7 years in prison |
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Class A misdemeanor STATUTORY |
If the victim of the sexual conduct is over 13 but under the age of 17. | Less than one year |
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Class X felony STATUTORY |
If the offender arranges for a person age 17 or over to commit an act of sexual penetration with a person under the age of 13. | 30-60 years in prison |
Illinois law allows indecent solicitation of an adult to be enforced as a statutory charge. This means that this charge can be applied to cases in which the victim is younger than the Illinois Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.
Indecent solicitation of an adult is a charge that is unique to Illinois. Crimes that would be prosecuted as indecent solicitation of an adult in Illinois will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.