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WHAT IS THE OFFENSE OF GROOMING IN ILLINOIS?

When it comes to the offense of “grooming” a child, Illinois law seems to take a fairly broad approach. It is best to steer clear of anything that remotely smacks of sexual exploitation. For example, in People v. Hubbell, the … Continue reading

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THE CRIME OF GROOMING IN ILLINOIS

In the internet era, stranger danger is not limited to the streets. The act of using an electronic transmission device such as the internet to induce the trust of a child under age 17 for sexual purposes is known as … Continue reading

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