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?
The priest is said to have wrapped the boy in saran wrap, covered his eyes and mouth, and left him in a dark closet for hours. But was it ‘sexually motivated’? A strange case made headlines last month when a Catholic priest in Coloma, Michigan wrapped a teen boy in Saran wrap and imprisoned him […]
Will Former NFL Player Antonio Brown Face Sexual Assault Charges?
Former NFL player Antonio Borown has been accused of sex crimes against his former trainer. 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 […]
Oh no! I’ve Been Accused of Sexual Assault! What do I do Now? (Pt 1)
There are some very important things you need to do right now – and some things you definitely shouldn’t do at all! 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 […]
Assault With Intent: How Can They Tell What I ‘Meant’ to do?
When it comes to sex crimes, almost no one makes a check list of their plans and intentions. So how can the prosecutor tell what you had 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 […]
How do You Defend a Statutory Rape Charge here in Michigan? (Pt 1)
Defending yourself against a physical assault is something you can train for, but defensing yourself against false allegations is something that most people aren’t prepared for! 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 […]
Is MSU Now Biased Against Men in Sex Assault Cases?
A group of male students at MSU is accusing the university of being biased against men in sexual assault investigations as compensation for the Nassar case. 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 […]
How Teens Are Affected by Sex Crime Laws in Michigan (Pt 2)
Girls are more commonly the victims of cyber sex crimes than boys are, and boys are more commonly the perpetrators. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
