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Criminal Sexual Conduct
Representing Clients In Wayne County, Oakland County, And All Over The State Of Michigan.
Sexual allegations create a domino effect in your life. It can lead to a petition to terminate your parental rights, placement on the central registry with Child Protective Services and more. If convicted, you could face a lifetime of electronic monitoring and registry on the sex offenders list.
Four Degrees of Criminal Sexual Conduct
- First and third degrees involve forced or coerced penetration.
- The second and fourth degrees involve forced or coerced sexual contact.
Michigan Sentencing Guidelines
The severity of the crime depends on a number of factors. The charges of criminal sexual assault are viewed as more serious if the victim is under the age of 13. Criminal sexual conduct does not require a witness other than the victim. It is also a crime if the assailant is your dating partner or spouse.
Additionally, if convicted and serve less than a life sentence after conviction, the statute requires that you be electronically monitored for the remainder of your life.
Understanding Sex Crimes in Michigan
Sex crime allegations can be life altering. If convicted, you face prison time, fees and a lifetime sexual offender registrant. If you find yourself in this situation you will need an experienced lawyer who knows how to fight the government in criminal sexual assault cases.
If you are facing a sexual conduct charge, call Duplessis Law right away for reliable defense against your case.