Legal Opinion
People v. Johnson
Appellate Court of Illinois
Decided May 10, 1978No. 60740PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Simon
The defendant, Althea Johnson, was charged with prostitution for agreeing to perform an act of deviate sexual conduct for money. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 11—14(a)(2).) The statute provides:
“Section 11—14. Prostitution.) (a) Any person who performs, offers or agrees to perform any of the following acts for money commits the act of prostitution:
1. Any act of sexual intercourse; or
2. Any act of deviate sexual conduct.(b) Sentence.
Prostitution is a Class A misdemeanor.” Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, 11—14.
After a bench trial she was found guilty, fined *100, and sentenced to serve 8 days…
2Cases cited34 opinions
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- Cox v. LouisianaSupreme Court of the United States · 1965
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3Cited by24 opinions
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