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Illinois sex offender law could remove some young offenders from registry

By "eAdvocate"

Personally I think any Legislature chosen age difference is a mistake, each case should go before a judge, and a decision be made on the facts presented. That would handle the extremes, if any, and cultural issues. Never forget this nation is a melting pot, and we have many from other countries as residents. 2-28-2011 Illinois: (KMOV) -- A proposed law could make big changes to the sex offender registry in Illinois. Some offenders who made it on the list before could keep their names secret. Supporters say the change will help police keep tabs on violent offenders, but police tell News 4, it could actually create more problems. This so-called "Romeo and Juliet" legislation deals with relationships between teens at least 14 years old and their sexual partners -- no more than four years older...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues, News, Recidivism and Studies on February 28, 2011 (boomark / email).