Internet Sex Crimes, Illinois Defense Lawyers
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Child Porn Found on Computer--Not GuiltyDefendant took computer to Frankfort computer repair shop for repairs. Will County Sheriff notified by shop of suspect kiddy porn on hard drive. Defendant charged with felony Possession of Child Pornography in the Circuit Court of Will County. Defendant facing 2-5 years in prison and lifetime sex offender registration upon conviction. Defendant gave a video taped statement admitting to surfing the internet for child porn. Wigell & Associates retained internationally renowned forensic computer expert to examine computer hard drive and assist in defense. At trial, the Defense Team successfully argue that most images were downloaded while computer was in possession of repair shop. Additionally, through expert testimony it was established that the other images of child pornography which were on the hard drive were contained in unallocated, temporary internet, and recycle bin files, negating Defendant's intent and knowledge of possession. Defendant Not Guilty of all charges and lifetime registration as sex offender avoided. We defend cases in Illinois, Indiana and Federal courts nationwide. More Victories. |
At the law firm of Wigell & Associates, we know how serious the consequences of sex crime arrest can be. Your freedom is in jeopardy, and we don't know anything more precious than that. Early intervention is critical to your success. That's why our lawyers are available for emergencies 24 hours a day by calling (800) 582-LAWS.
With mandatory minimum sentences and truth-in-sentencing laws, a conviction on a sex charge can mean a long prison sentence. Conviction of a sex crime often results in lifetime registration as a sex offender, which means your picture and profile information would be displayed on sex offender web sites. Police would also notify your neighbors whenever you move to a new address. There are few things as devastating to your reputation or your live as being charged with a sex crime. As Internet sex crime attorneys, we are here to protect you when you need it most, regardless of what you are accused of.
Our Internet sex crimes attorneys handle cases involving:
- Child pornography
- Possession or distribution of child pornography
- Child porn/Lolita web sites
- Internet stings
- Interstate sexual exploitation of a child
- Failure to register as a sex offender
- Public indecency
- Solicitation of a prostitute
- Prostitution
- Indecent solicitation of a child
- Obscenity
- Internet sex crimes, Illinois defense lawyers
Cases involving Internet sex crimes require careful and thorough investigation of all of the facts of the case. Many of these cases arise out of internet chat rooms or sting operations where police are posing as minor children. The police may entrap the person charged with the crime. The police and other investigators may also have made errors, or are drawing conclusions not supported by evidence.
An accusation of a sex crime stirs up strong emotions. The accused is often presented as leading double lives, unworthy of consideration or constitutional protections. There is often a public frenzy to punish someone for the alleged crime, and that frenzy often leads to prosecutions based on weak evidence. Unfortunately, even weak evidence can lead to a conviction – and to the very serious penalties imposed for sex crimes, such as mandatory minimum prison sentences and possible lifetime registration as a sex offender.
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As Internet sex crime attorneys, we are nonjudgmental. The only things we care about are you and the law. Our lawyers will investigate your case thoroughly and defend you aggressively based on the facts and the law. In each case we develop innovative and dynamic defenses to protect our clients.
Government investigators can seize your computer and see find what web sites you visited, searches you've performed and files you've downloaded in your allocated space. We have available to us internationally recognized computer experts who are former FBI computer experts who are available to us to aid in your defense.
We often try Internet sex crimes cases in the Northern District of Indiana and the Northern District of Illinois, but have the capability to handle cases nationwide.
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Free Initial Consultation: Contact an Illinois Internet sex crimes attorney at Wigell & Associates.
The Internet sex crime attorneys at Wigell & Associates serve clients in northern Illinois and Indiana. In Illinois, we handle cases in Chicago, Naperville, Wheaton, Elgin, St. Charles, Waukegan, Joliet, Cook County, Will County, DuPage County, Kane County, Kankakee County, as well as Gary, Lake County and Porter County in Indiana.