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Sexual relations within families - Illinois Sexual Assault Laws
In Illinois, the criminal charge of Sexual relations within families is classified as a Class 3 felony.
In Illinois, the criminal charge of Sexual relations within families is classified as a Class 3 felony.
Sexual relations within families Crime & Punishment in Illinois :
The Illinois code § 5/11-11 defines one degrees of the crime sexual relations within families, 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 | Sexual relations within families - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
|
Class 3 felony |
2-5 years in prison |
Sexual relations within families is a charge that is unique to Illinois. Crimes that would be prosecuted as sexual relations within families in Illinois will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.