Monthly Archives: May 2018

NEW CYBERSTALKING LAW IN ILLINOIS

After a court ruled that part of the Illinois Cyberstalking law was unconstitutional, the legislature updated the law. Under the new law, you commit cyberstalking when you knowingly, surreptitiously, and without lawful justification, place tracking software on an electronic communication … Continue reading

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CYBERSTALKING AND SEXTING CAN BECOME A HATE CRIME IN ILLINOIS

As of January 1, 2018, sexting or cyberstalking can take on an added dimension. The Illinois Hate Crime statute now includes intimidation, stalking, cyberstalking and transmitting obscene messages within the offense. To be convicted of a hate crime on this … Continue reading

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