What Is an Internet Sex Sting?
Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors place a heavy focus on catching individuals they believe are seeking to commit sex offenses. With an increasing number of sex-based crimes occurring through the...
- February 04, 2026
- Sex Crimes
Not Guilty in Major Case: How Trial-Tested Defense Made the Difference
In one recent defense case, attorney John Freeman of the Law Office of John Freeman successfully defended his client, a Ypsilanti-area realtor, against multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct. The...
- November 14, 2025
- Sex Crimes
What Are the Different Degrees of Criminal Sexual Conduct?
Michigan law uses the term “criminal sexual conduct” (CSC) rather than “rape” or “sexual assault.” The state statute divides the crime into four degrees, each of which carries different penalties....
- October 02, 2025
- Sex Crimes
Is Soliciting Prostitution a Felony in Michigan?
Is Soliciting Prostitution a Felony in Michigan?
- June 13, 2025
- Sex Crimes
Strategies for Fighting Against False Accusations of Rape and Sexual Assault
Rape and sexual assault convictions are serious crimes, punishable by incarceration and fines. As such, false accusations can have devastating consequences on your life.
- March 20, 2025
- Sex Crimes
International Sextortion Scheme Results in Death of Michigan Teen
International Sextortion Scheme Results in Death of Michigan Teen
- October 01, 2024
- Sex Crimes
No Means No / Stop Means Stop at Any Age
Michigan law is very clear when it comes to consent and sex crimes. If a sexual partner says no or tells you to stop during intercourse, failing to do so...
- August 20, 2024
- Sex Crimes
How does Michigan law define mentally incapacitated in sexual assault cases?
Like other states, Michigan’s laws prohibiting criminal sexual conduct are far-reaching and have far-reaching penalties.
- September 26, 2022
- Sex Crimes
Can someone be charged with sexually assaulting their own spouse?
Can someone be charged with sexually assaulting their own spouse?
- September 19, 2022
- Sex Crimes
How Does Michigan Law Define Force And Coercion In A Criminal Sexual Conduct Case?
How Does Michigan Law Define Force And Coercion In A Criminal Sexual Conduct Case?
- August 05, 2022
- Sex Crimes
What Is The Statute Of Limitations For A Criminal Sexual Conduct Charge In Michigan?
Criminal sexual conduct is a serious offense and will have a lasting, negative impact upon anyone convicted of one of these charges. In some cases, the law allows a significant...
- August 04, 2022
- Sex Crimes
4 mistakes to avoid if falsely accused of sexual assault
4 mistakes to avoid if falsely accused of sexual assault
- May 27, 2022
- Sex Crimes
Is corroboration of a victim’s story needed for a conviction of sexual assault in Michigan?
Those who have been accused of sexual assault in Michigan may wonder what evidence can be used against them and what is needed to prove a sexual assault charge. Because...
- December 06, 2021
- Sex Crimes
What is the difference between misdemeanor and felony criminal sexual conduct in Michigan?
Allegations of criminal sexual conduct in Michigan will inevitably stoke fear in the person who is accused. Not only will there be harsh consequences for a conviction, but it will...
- November 08, 2021
- Sex Crimes
Bill Cosby’s conviction is overturned
Few falls from grace were as significant as the one Bill Cosby suffered, many say justifiably. The veteran standup comedian and actor whose long-running “The Cosby Show” earned him the...
- July 02, 2021
- Sex Crimes
Proactive legal response to a Michigan sex crimes charge
Any individual in Michigan who has been charged with a sex crime has dire and pressing concerns.
- March 04, 2020
- Sex Crimes
Michigan’s Sex Offender Registry to Change
Michigan’s Sex Offender Registry to Change
- August 05, 2019
- Sex Crimes
Sex Crimes: Child Pornography Restitution Questioned
Being convicted of sex crimes brings a heavy price, particularly in child pornography cases. Congress says that anyone convicted of child pornography must pay mandatory restitution for the total amount...
- March 17, 2013
- Sex Crimes
Sex Crimes: Criminal Sexual Conduct
Allegations of Sex Crimes are some of the more prominent headlines in the news today. You can pick up just about any newspaper or visit an online news site and...
- November 01, 2012
- Sex Crimes