Sex Crimes Defense Blog

All criminal charges invoke fear in suspects, but none do it like sex offenses. Due to the social stigma and negative impact it brings, the mere thought of being accused of a state or federal sex crime is spine-chilling. So, when you are accused and/or charged with sex crimes, it’s only natural to freak out,…

How Do I Tell My Spouse I Am being Accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct? Criminal sexual conduct charges are perceived negatively globally. People tend to avoid those who’ve been accused of any sex crime because they don’t want to be perceived as supporters of sexual assault. So, when you are accused of criminal sexual conduct,…

General Practice Firm vs. Specialized Firm If you need criminal defense legal services, you have many decisions to make. One of the first is if you will hire general practice attorneys who work at big law firms or attorneys who specialize in one area of law and work in boutique law firms. This decision may…

CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT – BASED ON AGE STATUTORY RAPE ROMEO AND JULIET HOLMES YOUTHFUL TRAINEE ACT- HYTA DELAYED DISCLOSURE

Engaging in a sexual act with a minor under 16 can attract severe consequences in Michigan. The Michigan legal system sets the age of consent at 16, and any child below that cannot legally consent to any sexual act. It does not matter if you were in a consensual relationship with the minor at the…

Criminal Sexual Conduct 2nd vs. 4th Degree: What’s the Difference? According to a report by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), about 734,630 people in the United States were raped or threatened with rape in 2018. However, there was notably a decline in the number of rape cases reported to the police in 2018…

Sex crimes are usually classified based on the nature of prohibited sexual conduct. Thus, most sexual assault offenses may be grouped as crimes involving sexual contact or sexual penetration. Sexual violations, particularly those involving sexual penetration, are widespread. In the United States, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men have experienced sexual penetration…

How Do Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Affect My Life? According to a 2019 report by The Michigan Daily, more than one University of Michigan woman in three reported non consensual penetration or touching on campus. The cases were prevalent among undergraduate women at 34.3%. The statistic was notably a decline from the 2015 figures, where…

Why Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney? Retaining an experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney is one of the most important things you can do if you are accused of committing a felony or misdemeanor. Criminal penalties can be severe, and you do not want to risk losing your right to vote by being convicted of…

Should you Hire a Lawyer for a Sex Crime If you are charged with a sexual offense, you need the best legal representation you can find. It is not an exaggeration to say that a sex crime has the potential to negatively impact the rest of your life – your freedom, your reputation, your career,…