Sexual exploitation of a child - Illinois Sexual Assault Laws

Sexual exploitation of a child Crime & Punishment in Illinois :

The Illinois code § 5/11-9.1 defines two degrees of the crime sexual exploitation of a child, 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 exploitation of a child - Charge Description	Punishment
Class 4 felony STATUTORY	If the violation is committed on or within 500 feet of elementary or secondary school grounds when children are present. If the victim was under the age of 13 at the time of the offense. If the offender has been previously convicted of a sex offense.	1-3 years in prison
Class A misdemeanor STATUTORY		Less than one year

Illinois law allows sexual exploitation of a child to be enforced as a statutory charge. This means that this charge can be applied to cases in which the victim is younger than the Illinois Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.

Sexual exploitation of a child defined in other states :

Sexual exploitation of a child is a charge in a total of three other state(s). The exact definition, charge type, and potential sentencing of this charge varying state to state. For further details please refer to the state page.

State	Charge Type(s)	Punishment(s)
Colorado	Class 3 felony; Class 4 felony; Class 6 felony	2-24 years in prison and/or a $3000-$750,000 fine.; 1-12 years in prison and/or a $2000-$500,000 fine.; 1 year to 18 months in prison and/or a $1000-$100.000 fine.
Idaho	Felony	10-30 years in prison, and/or $10,000-$50,000
Wisconsin	Class C felony; Class F felony	Maximum of 40 years in prison, and/or a maximum fine of $100,000; Maximum of 18.5 years in prison, and/or a maximum fine of $25,000

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