One thing that is very important when engaging in a sexual relationship with someone else is that you have their consent to do so. This is important even for couples who are in a relationship, but especially important for those who have no prior relationship. For...

A few crimes are as heinous as sexual assault. A mere rumor that you might have sexually assaulted someone can ruin your career, draw a wedge between you and your loved ones and result in criminal charges with the possibility of spending years in jail if convicted. ...

If you were convicted of a sex offense and you’re on the state’s sex offender registry, you should have received a notice back in March (or shortly after) that explains the way the new rules work. Confused? You’re probably not the only one. In fact, the Michigan State...

When people hear the words “sex offender,” it tends to automatically conjure up some dark images -- but the harsh reality is that people can get tagged with a sex offender label in a myriad of ways that they might not expect. Consider, for a moment, the charge of...

Sex can be confusing enough for teenagers without having to think about the age of consent, your relative ages, and whether your partner is telling the truth about how old they are. Michigan consent laws are not entirely clear-cut. Courts and legal teams continue to...

Crimes against children perpetrated by an adult get widespread local, national and even international coverage. When you add in the effect that social media can have, things can soon spiral out of control. It can result in the general public thinking that their...

The term “rape” tends to evoke some very specific imagery in most people’s minds -- but Michigan actually doesn’t have a legal definition of that word. Instead, the term used to describe what people generally think of as rape -- as well as other kinds of sexual...

The term “rape” tends to evoke some very specific imagery in most people’s minds -- but Michigan actually doesn’t have a legal definition of that word. Instead, the term used to describe what people generally think of as rape -- as well as other kinds of sexual...

You’re facing allegations of digital sex crimes or criminal activity. Maybe the police believe you took illegal explicit pictures and videos, for instance, or perhaps they believe you talked to someone else about sex crimes committed in person. Either way, they think...

Once upon a time, charges for sexual offenses often rested solely on the word of the victim. Absent witnesses or obvious injuries, there often wasn’t any real evidence of a crime. DNA evidence has changed that. DNA molecules contain unique genetic fingerprints for...