exhibitionism/pornography in IL

[Boxcarbill]

thanks for the research on that, vida. however, the key words in both those statutes is 'public'...if i'm in my home, that's 'private', even though people may be able to look through the window. so how is that illegal?
and thanks, nowpastdue, i agree about the waving, letting people know you're aware they're watching...that that would be illegal...

Even as I write this, a case out of Texas regarding conviction on criminal charges for sexual intercourse in a private residence in violation of the Texas sodomy laws has made it way up the appeals process to the United States Supreme Court. The sodomy law has been on the books since 1860 but Texas decriminalized it for opposite-sex partners in 1974. (No this wasn't before an open window. The police climbed in through the bedroom window and caught them in the act.)

 

[Illinois Parent]

The answer to the public/private question is also dependant upon the identity or status of the accused.

If you are a registered sex offender on parole in the State of Illinios, it is illegal and a violation of your parole to have, attempt to purchase or procure sexually explicit material in any medium. This classification of person, charged with one of your scenarios can bet dollars to donuts that regardless of what other charges may or may not be forthcoming, parole would be violated and that person would be issued a one way ticket back to accommodations within the Department of Corrections.

This poster is sounding suspiciously like someone who is trying to find a loop hole to get his jollies via exhibitionism.

Final thought... if you are a required to register as a sex offender or have been classified as a sexually dangerous person (lifetime registering required even after discharge from parole), my suspicion is you would be charged with a minimum of indecent exposure for any of your scenarios. I dont think a judge or jury would buy the 'accidental' pitch.

If it walks like a duck...