What Does Criminal Sexual Conduct 2nd Degree Mean? Criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in Michigan is the equivalent of sexual assault in other states. According to Michigan law, CSC is categorized into four broad categories: first, second, third, and fourth degree CSC. Irrespective of the degree or your CSC charge, a conviction for a criminal sexual conduct charge can be life-altering. Besides possible lengthy […]
What is Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree? In Michigan, sex crime allegations are taken very seriously by law enforcement authorities. Depending on the seriousness of the sexual act one has committed or is accused of committing, the sex crime may be classified as first, second, third, or fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Of all the four categories, criminal sexual conduct 1st degree is […]
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 yourself to hire a skilled […]
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 Michigan requires individuals convicted of certain sex […]
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 a less serious sex offense, while the […]