The case against Dr. Larry Nassar has been making nationwide headlines for months now. Dr. Nassar, an osteopathic physician specializing in sports medicine, was a faculty member at Michigan State University and the team physician for USA Gymnastics. However, in recent months, he has come under increasing fire regarding his alleged sexual assault of […]
Revenge Porn in Michigan: Facts You Need to Know (Part 3)
Welcome back to our discussion about revenge porn, and how the laws governing this crime can impact you in Michigan. In the previous two installments we looked at exactly what revenge porn is, and whether or not criminalizing it violates Fourth Amendment rights. Moving on, we are looking at the efforts made by different […]
Revenge Porn in Michigan: Facts You Need to Know (Part 2)
Welcome back to our discussion about revenge porn and how the law in Michigan deals with this particular issue. In our previous article we talked about what revenge porn is and what the current penalties are for people convicted of this crime. We also talked about some of the ways in which victims have […]
Revenge Porn in Michigan: Facts You Need to Know (Part 1)
By now the term ‘revenge porn’ has become rather common, and most people know what it means. For those of you who haven’t heard that phrase before, revenge porn refers to the act of uploading and making public sexually explicit images and videos of someone, without their consent, as an act of revenge. In […]
Is It Still Child Pornography If No Children Are Involved?
For most people, when they are confronted with the idea of child pornography they think about photographs of underage girls and even prepubescent minors. Specifically photographs. Not drawings, paintings, or digital renderings. And yet, whether you knew that or not, having “art” that depicts the sexual abuse of children and minors can also get […]
‘Non-Compliant’ Sex Offender Facing Charges
One of the many aspects of being on Michigan’s sex offender registry that people often don’t take into account, is the restrictions it puts on your daily life. In addition to the fact that your personal information and criminal history is available to the public, there are several restrictions that you will be required […]
New Bill To Outlaw Undercover Officers Having Sex With Prostitutes
Under the Michigan law as it is written today, there is a loophole in the criminal statute governing prostitution. It allows undercover police officers to have sex with prostitutes as part of their investigations. House Representative Gary Glenn has introduced a bill he hopes will close that loophole and in doing so, protect trafficking […]
What To Do If You Are Accused of a Sex Crime! (Part 3)
Thank you for joining us for the last installment in this three part series on what to do if you’ve been accused of a sex crime in Michigan. We have tried to break down the information into bit-sized chunks, so to speak, so that you are better able to remember it in a time […]
What To Do If You Are Accused of a Sex Crime! (Part 2)
Thank you for joining us again as we take an in depth look at what you HAVE TO remember if you are ever accused of a sex crime in Michigan. Being accused of a sex crime is a horrific experience. People tend to assume the worst, no matter how highly they think of you. […]
What To Do If You Are Accused of a Sex Crime!
Being accused of a sex crime has to be one of the most awful feelings a person can experience. Especially if the claims are untrue, or are based on a fact that has been twisted and warped to look like something else entirely. The natural response is to rush to your own defense and […]
