2nd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct
It is common for people to be of accused of crimes they did not commit and this applies even more to allegations of 2nd degree CSC. Just the act of being accused alone is enough to seriously harm your reputation and status in life. It is a horrible experience and on top of that, it is punishable by up to 15 years in prison according to Michigan Law 750.520c. If you have been accused or charged with this crime you will need a law firm that will do the hard work to defend you and that has an attorney with four decades of experience in handling and successfully trying criminal sexual conduct cases. Like any alleged sex crime case, the ramifications to your reputation, profession and family life are devastating. To avoid prison, sexual list registration jail or prison you or loved one should act immediately by calling a Michigan sex crime attorney with over 30 years of experience and start your defense. For a completely confidential and free consultation, contact us online or give us a call at (517) 803-6706. We can help.
What Potential Penalties Am I Facing For This Crime?
The penalties for a 2nd degree criminal sexual conduct charge are very serious in the State of Michigan and are different from 1st degree and 3rd degree. You could facing up to 15 years in prison and you will also would be published in the Michigan Sex Offender Registry. Sex crimes including this one are dealt with extremely severely by local prosecutors and you should never take this lightly. Your future livelihood is potentially at stake and you need to take action to protect yourself. We will discuss these penalties in more detail with our client confidentially as every case should be treated uniquely. However, it’s imperative that you seek legal representation from an experienced attorney that will aggressively fight on your behalf and do everything possible advocating for you and your future. David M. Clark and The Clark Law Office have 40 years experience and have successfully defended numerous clients facing 2nd degree criminal sexual conduct charges.
Attorneys for The Clark law office handled a case that went to the Supreme Court where a tape of a “victim” was found and the tape contained “training and practicing ” of the victims statement by a disgruntled family member on how the minor should testify and speak to the police about the accused.
THE COURT REVERSED THE CONVICTION.
How to Defend a 2nd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Charge
The very first thing you should do is not talk to the police and talk to an experienced sex crime attorney in Michigan. You should always talk to and hire an attorney first when dealing with a serious charge such as CSC in the 2nd degree. The penalties are ultra-severe and there is very little room for error. The Clark Law office will do the hard work of determining if the accused has ever made a claim against someone before, determining whether that accusation been dismissed, determining whether the accused have a motive or has the police provided suggestive information to the accuser. We know the best defense tactics that can lead to dismissal in sex crimes cases.
What To Do If You’ve Been Accused
You should always talk to your attorney before ANYONE else regarding your situation. Every case is unique and every situation is different, but there are some common things you should and should not do immediately following your sex crime accusation including :
- Do not talk about your case with anyone including the police. You might think it’s OK to talk with your close friends and family but it’s simply not. Many times these people will be forced to testify against you. It’s best if you just talk with your attorney and leave it at that.
- If you’ve already made the mistake of talking with the authorities, don’t compound the problem. You can’t undo what you said but you can stop making more mistakes and limit the damage.
- Don’t try to defend yourself publicly or privately. Let your attorney do the defending and stay quiet. Anything you do will only make things worse for yourself.
- Do not take a polygraph offered by the police. Very few cases are improved by taking a police polygraph without an attorney present. Always refer to your attorney on whether you should take a polygraph.
- Don’t hire an inexperienced attorney or public defender. You’re future life is at risk and you need someone with experience and results to represent you.
Other pieces of physical evidence and evidence gathering likewise needs to scrutinizes and attacked if necessary when improper techniques and interpretations of the results are utilized.
Defending Charges in Lansing, Detroit, Ann Arbor and Michigan
The Clark Law Office has handled all manner sexual criminal conduct cases throughout Michigan. Bringing with it the same dedication to hard work, investigation and vigorous defense with the same impressive results over decades. The prosecution will have the aid of the police, its investigators, hired experts, a prosecution team and the Michigan Crime lab. You will need the best to defend yourself.
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