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Is First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct a Felony in Michigan?

1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Explained The crime is defined under Michigan Penal Code §750.520b and involves allegations of sexual penetration under specific statutory circumstances. While cases commonly involve a victim under the age of 13,…
March 4, 20265 min Read More
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Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct: What You Need To Know

In Michigan, criminal sexual conduct offenses are divided into four separate degrees. Each degree has specific legal elements that must be met before a charge can be brought. Fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct is the least severe…
February 11, 20266 min Read More
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Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct: What You Need To Know

In Michigan, there are four separate degrees of criminal sexual conduct, which is commonly referred to as CSC. Each degree of CSC has several elements that must be met in order for an accused person to…
February 4, 20267 min Read More
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Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct: What You Need To Know

Second degree criminal sexual conduct in Michigan involves alleged sexual contact without penetration and is most often charged based on the age of the complainant or a position of authority. Under Michigan law these cases can…
January 14, 20268 min Read More
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First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct: What You Need To Know

First degree criminal sexual conduct in Michigan involves allegations of sexual penetration and is the most serious level of criminal sexual conduct under state law. These charges are often based on the age of the alleged…
January 7, 20268 min Read More
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Destroying the Presumption of Innocence

A few months ago, Shannon represented a client at a retrial on a case that previously resulted in a hung jury. After more than 11 hours of deliberations, it became evident that the case would end…
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The Importance of the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard Trial Verdict

The Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard verdict helped bring light to the harmful effects of false allegations. Men (and women) are falsely accused of sexual assault, criminal sexual conduct, and other heinous crimes each and every…
June 4, 20221 min Read More
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FOUR YEARS SINCE the curtain fell on the highly publicized trial of disgraced Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar, Michigan's courts are playing venue to another public court spectacle. This time, the national spotlight is trained…
May 31, 20225 min Read More
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What is the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA)?

The Holmes Youthful Trainee Act, or HYTA, is a Michigan statute that's only available to people who are charged with a crime between the ages of 17 and 24 years old. This statute is especially important…
March 3, 20222 min Read More
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The Dangers of Social Media

Social media can be a wonderful tool in just your regular everyday life. The unfortunate side of social media is that it allows individuals to hide behind a keyboard or a computer screen or a phone…
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Statutory Rape Explained

Criminal sexual conduct in the third degree is more commonly known as statutory rape, and the situation that we see most often is two young people, usually in high school, who decide to have a consensual…
February 17, 20221 min Read More
Shannon Smith Nationally Recognized Sex Crimes Defense Attorney - Can I Be Charged With A Sex Crime With No Evidence?
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Can I Be Charged With A Sex Crime With No Evidence?

This is a common question that a lot of my clients ask whether they've been charged with a crime or not. And the truth of the matter is that you can be charged with a crime,…
February 14, 20221 min Read More
Is First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct a Felony in Michigan?Criminal Sexual Conduct

Is First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct a Felony in Michigan?

1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Explained The crime is defined under Michigan Penal Code §750.520b and involves allegations of sexual penetration under specific statutory circumstances. While cases commonly involve a victim under the age of 13,…
March 4, 20265 min Read More
Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct: What You Need To KnowArticlesCriminal Sexual Conduct

Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct: What You Need To Know

In Michigan, criminal sexual conduct offenses are divided into four separate degrees. Each degree has specific legal elements that must be met before a charge can be brought. Fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct is the least severe…
February 11, 20266 min Read More
Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct: What You Need To KnowCriminal Sexual Conduct

Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct: What You Need To Know

In Michigan, there are four separate degrees of criminal sexual conduct, which is commonly referred to as CSC. Each degree of CSC has several elements that must be met in order for an accused person to…
February 4, 20267 min Read More
Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct: What You Need To KnowCriminal Sexual Conduct

Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct: What You Need To Know

Second degree criminal sexual conduct in Michigan involves alleged sexual contact without penetration and is most often charged based on the age of the complainant or a position of authority. Under Michigan law these cases can…
January 14, 20268 min Read More
First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct: What You Need To KnowCriminal Sexual Conduct

First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct: What You Need To Know

First degree criminal sexual conduct in Michigan involves allegations of sexual penetration and is the most serious level of criminal sexual conduct under state law. These charges are often based on the age of the alleged…
January 7, 20268 min Read More
Destroying the Presumption of InnocenceArticles

Destroying the Presumption of Innocence

A few months ago, Shannon represented a client at a retrial on a case that previously resulted in a hung jury. After more than 11 hours of deliberations, it became evident that the case would end…
June 27, 20253 min Read More
Shannon Smith Nationally Recognized Sex Crimes Defense Attorney - The Importance of the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard Trial Verdict
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The Importance of the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard Trial Verdict

The Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard verdict helped bring light to the harmful effects of false allegations. Men (and women) are falsely accused of sexual assault, criminal sexual conduct, and other heinous crimes each and every…
June 4, 20221 min Read More
Shannon Smith Nationally Recognized Sex Crimes Defense Attorney - Defense Mechanism
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Defense Mechanism

FOUR YEARS SINCE the curtain fell on the highly publicized trial of disgraced Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar, Michigan's courts are playing venue to another public court spectacle. This time, the national spotlight is trained…
May 31, 20225 min Read More
Shannon Smith Nationally Recognized Sex Crimes Defense Attorney - What is the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA)?
What is the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA)?Articles

What is the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA)?

The Holmes Youthful Trainee Act, or HYTA, is a Michigan statute that's only available to people who are charged with a crime between the ages of 17 and 24 years old. This statute is especially important…
March 3, 20222 min Read More
Shannon Smith Nationally Recognized Sex Crimes Defense Attorney - The Dangers of Social Media
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The Dangers of Social Media

Social media can be a wonderful tool in just your regular everyday life. The unfortunate side of social media is that it allows individuals to hide behind a keyboard or a computer screen or a phone…
February 28, 20221 min Read More
Shannon Smith Nationally Recognized Sex Crimes Defense Attorney - Statutory Rape Explained
Statutory Rape ExplainedArticles

Statutory Rape Explained

Criminal sexual conduct in the third degree is more commonly known as statutory rape, and the situation that we see most often is two young people, usually in high school, who decide to have a consensual…
February 17, 20221 min Read More
Shannon Smith Nationally Recognized Sex Crimes Defense Attorney - Can I Be Charged With A Sex Crime With No Evidence?
Can I Be Charged With A Sex Crime With No Evidence?Articles

Can I Be Charged With A Sex Crime With No Evidence?

This is a common question that a lot of my clients ask whether they've been charged with a crime or not. And the truth of the matter is that you can be charged with a crime,…
February 14, 20221 min Read More

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