Articles Posted in 720 ILCS 5/11-20.1

Understanding Child Pornography Charges Under Illinois Law Child pornography charges in Illinois, governed by 720 ILCS 5/11-20.1, involve the possession, production, or distribution of sexually explicit images or videos of minors under the age of 18. These charges carry severe consequences due to the serious nature of the offense and…

In Illinois, accusations related to the manufacturing of child pornography are taken extremely seriously, governed by stringent laws aimed at curbing this grave offense. The statutes relevant to these charges are found primarily under 720 ILCS 5/11-20.1, which defines the manufacturing, dissemination, or possession of child pornography. Under this statute,…