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It’s not unusual for Michigan individuals to get arrested, charged, and convicted of sex crimes. In 2019 alone, the Great Lakes State recorded over 100,000 cases of sex-related incidents, for example, child sex trafficking and child pornography, just to name a few. If you have been charged with a sex offense, our sex crimes lawyers…

When is Sexting Illegal? In the modern days, SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook messaging, and other apps offer a convenient and flexible way to start and develop intimate relationships online. As a result, the inclination to create, possess, or share sexually explicit images or videos electronically has become more common. When messaging involves sharing sexually explicit messages,…

Failure to Register as a Sex Offender Sex crimes are taken very seriously by Michigan police and prosecutors. Upon conviction of a criminal sexual conduct charge, a person may face a lengthy prison or jail time and pay enormous fines. On top of that, after confinement, the convicted person will also be required to properly…

Past Sexual Conduct and Past Sexual Crimes Rule of Evidence HOW TO KNOW WHAT IS OR IS NOT ADMISSABLE WHEN CHARGED WITH A SEX CRIME CHARGE Navigating a sex crime charge can be devastating for both the defendant and the complainant. While the burden of proof lies with the prosecution, the jurors always have a…

What is a Forensic Interview? What is a Forensic Interview? A forensic interview is an interview technique by someone who has been specifically trained to question children in order to gather information from those who may have experienced child sexual or child physical abuse. THE GOAL The goal of this interview process is to obtain…

Statistics show that at least one person in America gets sexually assaulted every 96 seconds. If a person chooses to seek legal redress for the assault, the first step taken may be to inform the police. However, it may be difficult to get justice without tangible evidence. Technological advancements have made it possible to collect…

Traditionally laws about criminal sexual conduct were for moral condemnation of women who were not considered “morally upright.” The law allowed for the admission of an accuser’s sexual history as evidence in a rape case. That means courts considered the complainant’s sexual history as evidence relevant to determining the truthfulness of an allegation. As a…

Federal Law: Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography One of the most common forms of child sexual abuse is child pornography. A person can face child pornography charges for producing child pornography, possessing child pornography, or distributing child pornography, all of which are forms of child sexual exploitation. Regardless of which child pornography charge you…

What is a Mandatory Reporter? In Michigan, we have what are known as “Mandatory Reporters,” also known as “Mandated Reporters.” What is a Mandatory Reporter? Michigan has designated professionals that are required to report suspected abuse to Child Protective Services (CPS) and Health and Human Services if he/she has a “reasonable cause to suspect” that…

Consent is a very critical element of any sexual encounter. Without it, you could face criminal charges resulting in devastating consequences that can last for a lifetime. Our sex crimes lawyers are here to help. For that reason, it is vital that both you and your partner be clear about your intentions to engage in…