People v. Rexroad

(Modified upon denial of rehearing 6/28/13.) Defendant was convicted of indecent solicitation of a child. Evidence clearly established Defendant's intent to commit offense of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and his belief that he was communicating with a 15-year-old girl. Defendant's first amendment rights were not violated. The element of criminal intent in the statute transforms mere recitation of "loose" words into the offense of solicitation. (TURNER and KNECHT, concurring.)