Chief Justice MILLER delivered the opinion of the court:
This is a direct appeal by the State, pursuant to Rule 603 (134 Ill.2d R. 603), from an order of the circuit court of Jackson County declaring unconstitutional section 12-16(d) of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Ill. Rev.Stat.1987, ch. 38, par. 12-16(d)). We find that this portion of the aggravated criminal sexual abuse statute meets constitutional requirements, and therefore reverse.
Jerry Reed was charged...
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