Criminal Sexual Conduct  

Detroit, Michigan Sex Crimes Attorney

Have You Been Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct?

In Michigan, the penalties for some sex crimes are more severe than those of murder. If you have been charged with criminal sexual conduct, you face an urgently important decision: Choosing the right attorney to defend you.

The lawyers of Ribitwer & Sabbota L.L.P. have over 50 combined years of experience defending clients charged with rape, child molestation, sexual assault, and other sex crimes. To find out how we can help you, call us toll free at (866) 560-7029 or contact us online. We offer free consultations.

Criminal Sexual Conduct

"Criminal sexual conduct" in Michigan is a blanket term used to describe a range of individual sex crimes. When an individual commits a crime such as rape, sexual abuse, or child molestation, the actual charge will be that of criminal sexual conduct, which will then be classified by degree:

• 1st degree — Involves sexual penetration with aggravating circumstances in crimes such as rape, sexual assault, or child molestation.
  • Aggravating circumstances include the use of a weapon, two or more people committing the act, the act resulting in injury, or the victim being younger than 13.
  • Assigns a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in prison and mandatory sex offender registration.
• 2nd degree — Does not involve penetration, but rather sexual contact in crimes involving the touching of genitals, buttocks, breasts, and other body parts plus aggravating circumstances (see 1st degree.)
  • Assigns up to 15 years in prison and mandatory sex offender registration.
• 3rd degree — Involves sexual penetration, but without aggravating circumstances (see 1st degree.) Can involve statutory rape, force or coercion without injury, sex between a teacher and student between the ages of 16 and 18, and other crimes.
  • Assigns a 15+ year prison sentence and mandatory sex offender registration.
• 4th degree — Involves sexual contact without penetration, without aggravated circumstances (see 1st degree.)
  • Assigns up to 24 months in prison and mandatory sex offender registration.

The following crimes also fall under criminal sexual conduct: Assault with intent to commit criminal sexual penetration, assault with intent to commit criminal sexual contact, and accosting a minor for immoral purposes. At Ribitwer & Sabbota, we defend clients charged with all the above sex crimes.

Contact Us Now for a Free Consultation

There are all sorts of variations on criminal sexual conduct. To find out more about the specific classifications, contact our law firm. Call us toll free at (866) 560-7029 or locally at (248) 543-8000 to schedule a free consultation.