Chicago Criminal Lawyer: Sex Offenses

Sex Crimes Defense in Illinois and Indiana

Sexual Assault • Rape • Internet Sex Crimes • Criminal Sexual Conduct

Criminal Sexual Assault Not Guilty

Our client, a college student at a top state university, was charged with criminal sexual assault after allegedly breaking into the victim's apartment and attempting intercourse. He was positively identified in open court by the alleged victim and her mother. The Wigell & Associates defense team achieved a verdict of not guilty after a bench trial.

Wigell & Associates defends against sexual assault, rape and molestation charges in Illinois and Indiana state courts and in federal courts nationwide.

More Victories

There are few things as devastating to a person's reputation as being charged with rape, sexual assault, or a sex crime involving a minor. The sex crime defense attorneys at Wigell & Associates are here to protect you when you need it most. Talk with a member of our defense team by calling (708) 481-4800 or 708-481-4800 .

Accusation of sexual assault stirs up strong emotions. The public frenzy to punish someone often leads to prosecution based on questionable evidence. Unfortunately, even weak evidence can lead to a conviction and to the very serious penalties imposed for sex crimes, such as mandatory prison sentences and lifetime registration as a sex offender.

Sex offender registration involves having your picture and personal information displayed on sex offender Web sites and notifying your neighbors whenever you move to a new address. Some sex offenses require 10-year registration, but an increasing number call for lifetime registration.

Sex crimes cases that our defense lawyers have handled include:

Chicago Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers

Sex offenses, especially those involving children, are treated as more serious than almost any other type of crime. The accused are presented as "monsters" and unworthy of the basic constitutional freedoms that we often take for granted. Because of the stigma attached to sexual offenses, many unstable or unscrupulous people will make false accusations against a family member, neighbor, teacher, or someone else they want to damage. Police and prosecutors may rely on false statements and testimony in an effort to protect the alleged victim. Proving that the allegations are false is difficult.

Conviction of a sex crime most often includes a jail sentence and lifetime registration as a sex offender. Essentially, they will carry the sex offender label with them for the rest of their life, no matter where they move.

Confronted with the prospect of a lengthy prison sentence and a lifetime of monitoring and registration, you cannot afford to plead guilty. You need a criminal sex crime lawyer who is willing to fight for you and your rights.

At the criminal defense law firm of Wigell and Associates, Ltd., we have obtained favorable results in sex offense cases, including Criminal sexual assault, Criminal sexual abuse, solicitation, rape, solicitation of a minor, Internet sexual solicitation, child pornography, indecent exposure, pandering, prostitution, and statutory rape. This is a partial list of crimes that the Criminal Defense Lawyers at Wigell & Associates, Ltd. has represented clients in over the last 34 years. New crimes and new names for crimes are being passed by the Federal and Illinois legislatures each year. Contact us ASAP to discuss your concerns. We are here to help you understand your situation and will advise you of your options.

We Win Sex-Crime Cases Other Lawyers Said Were Impossible

Don't be pressured into pleading guilty. Contact a criminal sex crime lawyer at the law offices of Wigell and Associates, Ltd. today. We offer a free case evaluation and are available 24/7.

Don't Give Up Hope

As experienced defense attorneys, we are not here to judge you - we are here to protect you. The only things we care about are you and the law. Early intervention and thorough investigation can be critical to a successful defense in a sexual assault case. An investigation may reveal that the victim has a history of fabrication and dishonesty. Adult victims or witnesses may have reasons to testify falsely. If a child is making the allegation, an adult may have told the child what to say. Medical personnel or scientific investigators may have made errors, or may be drawing conclusions that aren't supported by the evidence.

At Wigell & Associates, our defense attorneys offer a wealth of experience and discretion in handling challenging sex crimes cases, including rape and child sexual assault. Based on the facts and the law, we will defend you aggressively.

We try sex crimes cases in the Northern District of Illinois and the Northern District of Indiana, but have the capability to handle cases nationwide.

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