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Protecting Your Children Against Sex Crimes

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There are different kinds of sex crimes in Michigan. Every single one of them is considered just as heinous as the other. For a lot of people, there is a need to know the elements of the crime. For parents, there is a need to know the crimes so you can properly take care of your children and teach them about their rights.

Here at Haque Legal, our clients must know more about the elements of sex crimes in Michigan. We want to protect our clients best by making sure that they get the right information that they possibly can.

Criminal Sexual Conduct 2nd Degree 

Criminal Sexual Conduct has a penalty of 15 years. It involves the criminal act of internationally touching someone for sexual gratification or arousal. It is touching sexually and sexually for sexual gratification, revenge, anger, or humiliation. 

According to Section 750.520c, a victim of a 2nd-degree criminal sexual conduct involves the existence of power relationships and abuse of those relationships. This would involve the relationship between a teacher and a student. 

The following are the individuals that may be a victim of the crime of second-degree criminal sexual conduct:

A child under 13 

There is no qualifying circumstance here. As long as the child is under the age of 13, and the elements of the crime are present, it is already considered criminal sexual conduct.

A child aged 13 to 16 

A child between the ages of 13 to 16 may also be a victim of the crime. When the age of the child falls in any of the following circumstances, the crime is present. 

  • The child who lives in your household;
  • A child is related to you to the fourth degree; or
  • A child with whom you have a position of authority that you used to coerce sexual contact

A student

When the elements of a crime are present and the perpetrator of the crime work as any of the following, there is criminal sexual conduct in the second degree:

  • A teacher;
  • A substitute teacher;
  • An administrator;
  • An employee;
  • A contractor; or
  • A volunteer.

Other circumstances

In any of the following circumstances, the perpetrator of the crime will be charged with criminal sexual conduct in the second degree. 

  • A resident or foster child in a child care facility;
  • A person with a mental or physical disability;
  • An individual under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections;
  • A county prisoner or probationer; or
  • An inmate waiting for a trial or hearing.

In the above, the individuals and their relationship are what is controlling the crime. In the circumstances below, you will notice that it is the circumstances of the sexual contact that makes the crime criminal sexual conduct in the second degree.

  • Sexual contact that occurs in the course of committing any other felony;
  • Sexual contact when the individual was armed with a weapon or an item the victim could think was a weapon;
  • Sexual contact using force or coercion, and you cause injury to the victim; or 
  • Sexual contact that causes injury to the victim, whom you know is mentally or physically disabled.

Get Yourself a Good Lawyer

Here at Haque Legal, we always tell potential clients that the best thing that they need to get a good lawyer who can fight for their rights.

The first great thing that you can do is to make sure that you have a good guide when it comes to dealing with legalities. After all, you are fighting for your freedom and your life.

Contact Your Lawyer

If you have been involved in a criminal complaint in Michigan, you need to contact your law firm. A lawyer can help you get started with properly protecting your rights. A lawyer at Haque Legal will see to it that your needs are met from beginning to the end of the proceedings. You are always in good hands with Haque Legal and what it has to offer.

Disclaimer

The article that you have read is based on general applications of the law. It is not legal advice and it is not to be construed as any legal consultation with the firm. No client-attorney relationship is created when you read the articles we have provided.

Let us help you out

If you are having trouble with the law about a possible charge of a sex crime or you want a lawyer to help you with the representation, call us immediately. If you have any problem with the law or are seeking justice and truth, our numbers are standing by to take your call.

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