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Is Child Pornography a State or Federal Law? Child pornography is any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor. Under the Michigan Penal Code (750.145c), production, knowing possession, promotion, or distribution of any visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct could lead to a criminal charge. With that said, the U.S.…

How to Beat a Solicitation Charge in Michigan Solicitation is the act of inciting someone to commit a crime. In matters of sex crimes, solicitation refers to engaging in prostitution or asking a person under the age of 16 to engage in a sexual act. Prostitution and solicitation charges are very embarrassing and have the…

Is Sexting a Crime in Michigan? Sexting is a term coined from the word sex and texting. It involves sharing sexually explicit content via electronic means, such as SMS, MMS, social media, or other messaging platforms. Sexting is more prevalent among teens and pre-teens. However, the act of sexting has been rising in popularity in…

Prostitution Charges: Everything You Need to Know Exchanging sex for money, or any other form of compensation for favors, commonly known as prostitution, is illegal in all fifty states in the U.S. In Nevada, however, it’s legal to engage in prostitution, as long as it happens in licensed brothels. While prostitution may be viewed by…

Anyone convicted of criminal sexual conduct in Michigan is required to register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registry Act (SORA). Depending on the circumstances, your designation as an offender on the registry could last many years or even a lifetime. Because of the restrictions and embarrassment that come with registering as a…

The Best Sex Offender Lawyers in Michigan: Blank Law, PC For over two decades, the sex offender criminal defense attorney at the Blank Law, PC law firm has been defending sex crimes in Michigan. Other than keeping many clients off of the Michigan sex offender registry, she has obtained many reduced charges, dismissals, and won…

What is Criminal Sexual Conduct? Criminal sexual conduct allegations or charges are emotionally fraught and can have very serious consequences. Besides the potential life-altering penalties that come with a sex offender conviction, you may also face social stigma and ruined reputation even if you are not found guilty. For that reason, you owe it to…

What is a Tier 3 Sex Offender? Sexual abuse, rape, child pornography, and other sex crimes are not uncommon in Michigan. For that reason, sex offenses are taken very seriously by Michigan police and prosecutors, meaning those accused of sexual offenses can face devastating consequences, upon conviction. Much like the federal law, state law in…

What is a Tier 2 Sex Offender? Since the Adam Walsh Act was enacted into law, Michigan has been classifying registered sex offenders (people listed on the sex offender registry) in three different levels – Tier I sex offender, Tier II sex offender, and Tier III sex offender. Tier I sex offenders are associated with…

What is a Tier 1 Sex Offender? Sex offenses are a serious issue in Michigan. In fact, Michigan’s sex offender registry records over 2,000 new sex offenders each year. With this knowledge, the state of Michigan takes a tougher stance on perpetrators of sex crimes. That means anyone accused of, arrested for, charged with, or…