The Law Office of Brendan Caver, Ltd. provides vigorous, strategic defense for individuals accused of sex crimes and sexual misconduct of all types, from allegations of inappropriate conduct to the most serious felony offenses. These cases can carry devastating consequences to a person’s freedom, reputation, career, and family, often before the facts have been fully investigated. We approach every case with discretion and without judgment, carefully examining the evidence, challenging unreliable or inconsistent allegations, scrutinizing forensic and digital evidence, and holding the prosecution to its burden of proof. Whether the accusation involves criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, sexual abuse, child-related offenses, internet or electronic communications, solicitation, grooming allegations, or other sexual offenses, we provide an aggressive and thorough defense focused on protecting our clients’ rights to achieve the best possible outcome. At the Law Office of Brendan W. Caver, Ltd. we believe that everyone has a right for their side of the story to be heard, don't hesitate to reach out to our office to book your confidential case consultation at (815) 714-9508.

All Criminal Sexual Assault

In Illinois, a person may be charged with criminal sexual assault when the State alleges that the person committed an act of sexual penetration and one of several circumstances existed, including that:

1. Force or the threat of force was used, or
2. The accused knew the other person was unable to understand the nature of the act or give knowing consent, or
3. The alleged victim was under 18 and the accused was a family member, or
4. The alleged victim was between 13 and 17 years old and the accused was 17 or older and held a position of trust, authority, or supervision in relation to the alleged victim.

Criminal sexual assault is a serious felony offense. Depending upon the circumstances and a defendant's criminal history, a conviction can result in a lengthy prison sentence, mandatory sex-offender registration, and consequences that can continue long after the criminal case has ended. Allegations of sexual assault frequently turn on issues of consent, credibility, communications between the parties, forensic evidence, electronic records, and what occurred before and after the alleged incident.

If you or a loved one has been accused of criminal sexual assault, it is important to obtain legal advice as early as possible. Evidence such as text messages, social-media communications, photographs, location information, surveillance video, and witness testimony can disappear or become more difficult to obtain as time passes.

Other Sex Offenses and Sexual-Misconduct Allegations

Sex-offense cases are not limited to the offenses described above. We defend individuals facing a broad range of allegations, including electronic images depicting minors or other digital material offenses, grooming, indecent solicitation, solicitation through electronic communications, public indecency, sexual misconduct involving minors, internet-related offenses, and other felony and misdemeanor allegations involving sexual conduct.

No two cases are the same. Some cases depend primarily upon the credibility of two people who give very different accounts of what occurred. Others involve DNA, medical evidence, forensic examinations of phones and computers, internet records, text messages, photographs, social-media communications, or statements made during police interviews. An accusation alone is not proof of guilt, and the State bears the burden of proving every element of a criminal charge beyond a reasonable doubt.

We represent clients from around the world in Illinois and federal courts. This is not nor is intended to be an exhaustive explanation of relevant sex-offense law. The classification and potential penalties for these offenses depend heavily upon the precise allegations, the ages and relationship of the individuals involved, the defendant's criminal history, and the particular statute charged. Anyone facing a sex-offense investigation or criminal charge should speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney before making statements to law enforcement or attempting to address the allegations on their own.