Sex Crimes 

Sex Crimes Defense in Illinois and Indiana

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

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 (800) 582-LAWS / (800) 582-5297.

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:

• Sexual assault, rape, date rape
• Criminal sexual conduct, sexual abuse and molestation
• Aggravated and predatory sex offenses
• Human trafficking
• Internet sex offenses
• Possession and distribution of child pornography
• Solicitation of a minor
• Prostitution and solicitation
• Indecent exposure
• Failure to register as a sex offender

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 Indiana and the Northern District of Illinois, but have the capability to handle cases nationwide.

Free Initial Consultation: Contact an Illinois sex crimes defense attorney at Wigell & Associates. Call (708) 481-4800 or (800) 582-LAWS / (800) 582-5297.