1st Degree Child Abuse: Everything You Need to Know Child abuse and neglect are very serious offenses under Michigan state law. Upon conviction, an offender will be guilty of a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the underlying circumstances, with penalties that can result in life in prison. According to childhelp.org, a report of child abuse occurs every 10 seconds in America, with annual […]
Is it Against the Law to Look at Child Pornography? Child pornography is a form of sexual exploitation that targets children. In modern times, child pornography presents itself in many forms, including over the internet, presenting law enforcement authorities with new challenges in combating child pornography cases. Usually, child pornography charges arise from producing, possessing, or distributing child sexually explicit content. That means anyone accused […]
What To Do When A Child Is Involved WHAT TO DO WHEN A “CHILD” IS INVOLVED – AS AN ACCUSER OR A WITNESS YOU MUST HAVE… A LAWYER WHO HAS BEEN FORENSICALLY TRAINED TO TALK TO CHILDREN. A LAWYER WHO KNOWS THE INS AND OUTS OF A CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER (“CAC”). A LAWYER WHO HAS DEALT WITH CPS AND DHHS ON A NUMBER […]
CHILD TESTIFY IN COURT CHILD MUST TESTIFY IN COURT IN A CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT CASE In a Criminal Sexual Conduct case, if the accuser is a child, the child will HAVE to testify in Court. In fact, the child will have to testify on at least two (2) different occasions: 1. The child will have to testify at the […]
CHILD INVOLVED IF A “CHILD” IS INVOLVED, IN ANY WAY, YOU MUST HAVE: 1. A LAWYER WHO HAS BEEN FORENSICALLY TRAINED TO TALK TO CHILDREN 2. A LAWYER WHO KNOWS THE INS AND OUTS OF A CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER (“CAC”) Once a child has accused you of being involved in a Sex Crime, it’s time to get […]