How Rape is Classified in Michigan
The state of Michigan defines rape as forcing or coercing an individual to engage in any non-consensual sexual act or penetration. While this may take place in a wide variety of situations, over 80% of rapes are between individuals who are acquaintances, and more than 50% of rapes happen on dates.
However, not all of these situations are as simple or clear-cut as one may think. The fact is, sexual offenses involving rape can be both highly complex and subjective.
If you are facing rape allegations, it’s best to avail yourself of the knowledge and experience from the Michigan criminal sexual conduct attorneys at Gentry and Nalley for the best defense possible.
Michigan’s Laws on Prostitution
Prostitution is the act of engaging in sexual activity for pay. More specifically, Michigan Penal Code 750.448 establishes that a person is guilty of a crime who “accosts, solicits, or invites another person in a public place or in or from a building or vehicle, by word, gesture, or any other means, to commit prostitution or to do any other lewd or immoral act”.
However, due to the nature of choice in both parties, Michigan law does not specifically define prostitution. Consequently, it has come to be known as a “victimless crime” while still having dire effects on the accused.
Gentry Nalley can be trusted to untangle the complicated web of accusation, intentions, and actions that are involved with accusations of soliciting and providing prostitution. Let our Michigan criminal sexual conduct attorneys answer your questions or help with allegations.
What Internet Sex Crimes Are
Internet sex crimes refer to any form of criminal activity of a sexual nature that involves the internet. This includes both the production and consumption of child pornography, online communication with minors, including plans to meet up, and conspiracy crimes.
As access and use of the Internet has grown in recent years, so have internet sex crime cases. Gentry Nalley’s legal insights and experience are crucial when understanding how to navigate this accusation.
Understanding Cases of Child Sexual Abuse
Child sexual abuse is when a person has had sexual contact with a child. Examples of child sexual abuse include sexual touching, penetration, manipulating the child to do something sexual, or taking graphic photos of children.
Clients facing this potential criminal charge need skilled, experienced legal representation. Gentry Nalley’s Michigan criminal sexual conduct team can help make certain that your case is handled with both precision and sensitivity.
Indecent Exposure in Michigan
Michigan Penal Code 750.335a defines indecent exposure as someone who exposes his or her person to another individual’s person and does so knowingly in a way that is open or indecent.
Indecent exposure is a misdemeanor offense in Michigan and can have dire effects on the reputation of the accused. Knowing its gravity, Gentry Nalley offers unmatched competence to those facing indecent exposure charges.
Assault with Intent to Commit a Felony
In Michigan, an assault doesn’t require the actual touching of another person. Really, it’s nothing more than you unsuccessfully attempting to touch someone in a harmful or offensive way. It also includes an action which makes a person believe you are going to touch them in a harmful or offensive way.
These vague terms on assault in Michigan create uncertainty for anyone who has been accused of this crime. That’s why it’s wise to look to Gentry Nalley’s Michigan criminal sexual conduct lawyers when navigating this charge.
Michigan Juvenile Sex Crimes
Michigan views juvenile sex crime as any infraction in this category committed by persons under the age of 17. And while persons under the age of 18 aren’t likely to face as serious of penalties compared to adult offenders, there are still severe penalties at stake for the accused, such as probation, restitution, rehabilitation.
There are not only risks of penalties but also consequences that can last a lifetime for those accused of juvenile sex crimes. Thus, these cases deserve the utmost attention and sensitivity.
Gentry Nalley believes everyone deserves attentive legal support, especially when the accused is younger and at their most vulnerable. This includes minors on both sides of an accusation.
Our team will advocate for youths experiencing this accusation, helping them receive the protections offered by the judicial system while enabling them to tell the truth of their case.
Human Trafficking Cases in Michigan
Human trafficking occurs when the accused person (or “trafficker”) uses force, fraud or coercion to control another person for the purpose of engaging in sex, labor or services against his or her will.
When facing a grave charge like this, it is best to rely on the unsurpassed ability of Gentry Nalley to establish what truly took place in order to achieve justice for the accused. Thanks to years of experience achieving optimal results, our legal team is ready to help our clients with every aspect of even the most complex cases.
