Can a Minor Be Charged with Molestation? Contrary to popular belief, adults are not the sole perpetrators of sexual assault. Almost a third of child sexual abuse perpetrators are people younger than 18. It may seem unlikely that the police would arrest minors for child molestation, but juveniles can face sexual abuse charges under the criminal justice system. Therefore, you should seek […]
What if a Minor Lies About Their Age? The term “statutory rape” describes sexual intercourse with someone under the “age of consent.” Since the age is set by statute, the term “statutory rape” makes sense. The age of consent in Michigan is 16, which means if you have sexual intercourse with an individual under the age of 16, even if it is consensual, […]
AGE OF CONSENT THE AGE OF CONSENT IN MICH IGAN IS 16 YEARS OLD Statutory rape occurs when someone over the age of consent (16 years old and older) engages in any kind of sexual contact with a minor (15 years old or under). Per the law in Michigan, for purposes of Criminal Sexual Conduct charges, a person […]
Sex Crimes Against Minors in Michigan Being charged with a sex crime is one of the most serious offenses you could ever face within the Michigan legal system. If convicted, you could be looking at a tarnished reputation, shame for your family, trauma for your own children, an enormous fine, a lengthy prison sentence, and sex offender registration that will follow […]
Romeo and Juliet Law Michigan: What You Must Know Many states have already adopted the Romeo and Juliet Law, named after Shakespeare’s famous young teen lovers, which is meant to protect teens who engaged in consensual sexual activity with other teens from what is called criminal sexual conduct charges (see CSC degrees). The Michigan statutory rape law does not exempt teens from prosecution for […]