Category: Sex Crimes
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Michigan’s Sex Offender Registration Laws Have Been Updated, And They’re Confusing Everyone. Including The Cops!
Michigan law can be confusing, especially when it’s not something you have any training in, or that you deal with on a regular basis. So hearing that Michigan has updated it’s Sex Offender Regisration rules in a confusing way may be disheartening for the average person from Lansing, St. Johns, Adrian, or Grand Rapids, but…
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How Can You Tell When it’s a ‘Sexually-Motivated’ Crime?
A strange case made headlines last month when a Catholic priest in Coloma, Michigan wrapped a teen boy in Saran wrap and imprisoned him in a janitor’s closet. Specifically, he wrapped the boy tightly so he couldn’t move his arms legs or head, covered his eyes and mouth with tape, and then shut him up…
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Will Former NFL Player Antonio Brown Face Sexual Assault Charges?
If you’re a football fan, then the name Antonio Brown means something to you. Brown’s release from the New England Patriots that came so quickly on the heels of his release from the Oakland Raiders. The sudden parting of ways with Nike. And Brown’s sudden statement, just days ago, that he has no plans to…
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Oh no! I’ve Been Accused of Sexual Assault! What do I do Now? (Pt 1)
First things first – don’t panic! When you freak out, you’re not thinking straight. And when you’re not thinking straight, that’s when you’re likely to make stupid mistakes that could make your situation even worse. Like saying something to the cops that you can’t take back. Or posting something on social media that gives people…
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Assault With Intent: How Can They Tell What I ‘Meant’ to do?
You’ve probably heard the term “with intent to…” in legal dramas on TV. The implication is that a defendant did something to a victim, but they were about to do something worse and the only reason they didn’t go through with it is because something (or someone) stopped them. For example, Assault with Intent to…
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How do You Defend a Statutory Rape Charge here in Michigan? (Pt 1)
You’ve probably heard the term “statutory rape” before – most people have. The term refers to sex acts between people that were consensual when they happened (which makes it different from rape) but one or both of the parties involved was too young to legally give consent. In short, it’s sex with an underage person.…
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Is MSU Now Biased Against Men in Sex Assault Cases?
Unless you live under a rock, you’re probably aware of the scandals that have rocked MSU in the last few years. The Michigan State University scandal started with the Nassar case, which ended with a record number of women giving victim impact statements in court, on the myriad ways Nassar had ruined their lives through…
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How Teens Are Affected by Sex Crime Laws in Michigan (Pt 2)
Thanks for joining us again to discuss the issue of sex crimes, and how teens can be affected by these allegations and charges. As we pointed out last time, sexting often includes the sharing of nude selfies, which can sometimes result in child pornography charges. It’s actually a very tricky situation, because in many cases,…
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Why Does it Matter if it’s a Federal Sex Crime?
If you read the news, specifically when it comes to teachers being charged for having sex with students, or people being accused of having child porn, then you’ve probably heard the term “federal charges.” And chances are, you know that there’s a difference between criminal charges brought by the state of Michigan against someone, and…
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Why Are Some Crimes Called “Sex Crimes” When There’s No Sex Involved?
This one messes with a lot of people’s heads. And it’s a pretty good question. After all, why are certain crimes called sex crimes when there’s obviously no sex involved in them? Believe it or not, there’s a reason (even if you don’t agree with it) and we’re going to break it down for…