One wrong choice can mean a teen spends the rest of their life as a sex offender, and that can have disastrous results. Usually when you hear the words “teen” and “sex crime” you assume that the teen must be the victim of a sex crime. That certainly seems like a reasonable assumption, and it […]
Author Archive | John English
When Celebrity Meets Sex Scandal: The R Kelly Debacle
Being a famous musician sometimes means you get away with bad behavior. But it also means the damages are even greater when it finally catches up with you… Can you imagine what it would be like to have your face on the news because someone accused you of sexually molesting a child? Or what it […]
The ACLU is Suing Michigan Over Sex Offender Registry Violations
According to the ACLU, the state of Michigan has been violating people’s rights for a long time! Michigan’s sex offender registry has made headlines many times in recent years. Sometimes it’s because they’re not complying with federal regulations, and sometimes it’s because people’s rights have been violated in some way by the process. But whatever […]
FBI: Sex Crimes Against Minors Were Not Investigated Due to Government Shutdown!
The recent partial government shutdown got a LOT of press, in part because it was the longest one on record, and partly because the resulting fall out was widespread in the view of some. Between the damage done to national parks, federal employees visiting food banks to make ends meet, and “essential employees” (like federal […]
Why Does it Matter if it’s a Federal Sex Crime?
Local prosecutors often hand off cases to the feds because federal punishments are harsher. 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 […]
Could Sex With Your Spouse be a Crime in Michigan?
Just because a couple is married, doesn’t mean every sexual encounter they have is legal. The very idea seems preposterous to some people. That you could be married to someone and yet still get into trouble with the law for having a sexual relationship with them. But believe it or not, there actually are certain […]
Why is it Illegal to be a Pimp in Michigan? (Pt 2)
A pimpin’ ride may be a cool car, but a pimp is a guy whose breaking the law and could go to jail. Welcome back and thanks for joining us. We’ve been discussing the subject of ‘pimping’ and why it’s illegal in Michigan. As we mentioned in the previous article, being a pimp essentially means […]
Why is it Illegal to be a Pimp in Michigan? (Pt 1)
Current slang and pop culture show pimping as something cool. But the law takes a dim view of this career choice. If you look up the term “pimp” in the urban dictionary, you’ll encounter uses like, “he was all pimped out in some crazy velvet outfit” or “I pimped my ride with these new phat […]
Should Parents Interview Their Kids About Possible Sexual Assaults?
Children often struggle to talk about sexual assault. An ongoing case in Battle Creek, Michigan that has resulted in nine arrests so far, has revealed what many Michigan parents say is their greatest fear – child porn and abuse rings that span multiple counties across the state. Experts involved in this Calhoun County, Michigan investigation […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from The Kronzek Firm! We hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful day this Thanksgiving! As a firm we are very grateful for our clients and community. Please remember, statistics show that certain violent encounters increase during the holidays. Be aware of yours and your loved ones safety […]










