| Sex
Offenses
If you have been charged with a sex crime, you
are of course, facing possible serious jail time.
Jail time, however, could only be the start of
your problems. You could be labeled a "sex
offender." This is a lifelong stigma with
lifelong consequences. If you are convicted of
certain sex crimes, you may have to go through
sex offender registration. That registration could
follow you for the rest of your life, no matter
where you go. Your entire community will know
who you are, what you have done, and that you
are a "sex offender."
If you are currently under investigation, read
about the
Prefile Investigation.
Some Michigan sex-based offenses
include:
At Johnson Law Group, we understand how to investigate
allegations of sexual misconduct. We understand
that many people are wrongly accused of having
committed sex offenses. We also understand that,
due to the sensitivity of such crimes, prosecutors
are under extreme pressure to "throw the
book" at alleged offenders despite the weakness
of the allegations. We have seen these investigations
from the inside. We know how to fight these allegations,
and find and present the kind of evidence that
will exonerate you. We will not lecture you about
what happened. We will not make moral judgments
about the crimes involved. What we will do is
defend you tenaciously against the charges brought
against you. If ever you need someone on your
side, it is when you are charged with a sex crime.
If you have been charged with a sex offense,
do not hesitate to call us, and do not be embarrassed.
Hesitation now could lead to a lifelong stigma.
At Johnson Law Group, we will fight the charges
against you. Contact us to discuss your situation
in complete confidence.
What is the difference between Rape and
Sexual Assault?
Rape is often used as a generic term for unwanted
sexual acts. However, its common-law definition
required the sexual act to be intercourse, the
rapist to be a man, and the victim to be a woman,
other than his wife. Furthermore, the act had
to be done by force or the threat of force. Common-law
rules often required the rape to be corroborated
by independent witnesses to negate the offender's
defense of consent.
Many modern-day codes no longer use the term
"rape" but instead use criminal sexual
abuse, criminal sexual assault or criminal sexual
conduct (CSC) to define the prohibited acts. Traditional
rape is covered by these statutes and may be designated
sexual abuse in the first degree. However, most
sexual assault statutes cover more kinds of sexual
acts and apply to homosexuals as well as heterosexuals.
Husbands can generally be charged with sexual
assault of their wives, although they may receive
a lighter sentence than non-marital sexual assault.
Lesser offenses, such as unwanted touching or
lascivious acts may be included in the definition
of sexual assault.
If you have been charged with a sex offense,
do not hesitate to call us, and do not be embarrassed.
Hesitation now could lead to a lifelong stigma.
At Johnson Law Group, we will fight the charges
against you. Contact
us to discuss your situation in complete
confidence.
We Fight to Win!
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