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May 6, 2026

The Degrees of Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan

The Degrees of Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan Criminal sexual conduct charges make up a significant…

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February 11, 2026

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…

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June 27, 2025

Destroying the Presumption of Innocence

A few months ago, Shannon represented a client at a retrial on a case that previously…

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June 4, 2022

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…

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May 31, 2022

Defense Mechanism

FOUR YEARS SINCE the curtain fell on the highly publicized trial of disgraced Michigan State University…

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March 3, 2022

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…

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February 28, 2022

The Dangers of Social Media

Social media can be a wonderful tool in just your regular everyday life. The unfortunate side…

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February 17, 2022

Statutory Rape Explained

Criminal sexual conduct in the third degree is more commonly known as statutory rape, and the…

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February 14, 2022

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…

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February 4, 2022

SADO: Spotlight: Shannon Smith

In an interview with the State Appellate Defenders Office, Shannon answered a few questions. Please tell…

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The Degrees of Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan

Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct: What You Need To Know

Destroying the Presumption of Innocence

The Importance of the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard Trial Verdict

Defense Mechanism

What is the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA)?

The Dangers of Social Media

Statutory Rape Explained

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

SADO: Spotlight: Shannon Smith

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