Grand Rapids Sex Crime Lawyer

Experienced Defense Lawyers in Grand Rapids, MI

Since 2011, the team at SBBL Law has been fighting for the rights of those facing a wide range of state and federal criminal charges. Over the last decade, our team has grown from a single partnership into a group of lawyers from various legal backgrounds, including former FBI agents, federal prosecutors, and Army JAGs. With this knowledge, we have the ability to provide you with a strong defense strategy that takes all possible angles into account and protects your freedom.

Common Sex Crime Charges in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Michigan is no stranger to sex-related crimes. In fact, one in five women will reportedly face some kind of sexual assault in their lifetime. These are emotional and high-stakes cases. If you have been accused of a sex crime in Grand Rapids, you need an attorney who is ready to do whatever it takes to defend you and ensure your freedoms are protected. At SBBL Law, our team has experience handling the following kinds of sex crime cases:

• Sexual assault. According to one study, every 68 seconds, an individual is allegedly sexually assaulted. Sexual assault can include any kind of unwanted sexual contact, such as pressuring someone to engage in sexual acts or forcing the act on another person, whether or not penetration takes place.
• Rape. In a single recent year, the city of Grand Rapids has reported 144 rape cases.
• Criminal sexual conduct. This crime can occur when an individual allegedly forces another person to undergo sexual penetration or sexual contact without their consent. This can include cases where the victim is unable to give their consent due to their mental state, age, intoxication, or because of use of force or threats by the defendant.
• Child molestation. Any form of sexual contact with a child under age 16 is illegal in Michigan. This can include acts of sexually touching a child under age 16 or taking photographs of a child under age 18 that are sexual in nature or sexually suggestive. There is one narrow exception called the Romeo and Juliet law for certain forms of sexual contact between teenagers who are close in age where both parties consent and one or both of them is under age 16.
• Possession of child sexually abusive material (CSAM). The possession of CSAM can occur when an individual is in possession of images depicting children taking part in sexual acts or images that are sexual in nature. The person can be charged with this crime whether or not they took the images.
• Internet sex crimes. In many cases, internet sex crimes involve minors, such as in cases of allegedly soliciting a minor or downloading child sexually abusive material. However, some cases might also include adult victims, such as the use of the internet to take part in sex trafficking or to send sexually-charged messages in cases of cyberstalking.
• Indecent exposure. When an individual intentionally and knowingly exposes their genitals or sexual organs in public, this is considered an act of indecent exposure. It can result in criminal charges and subsequent penalties.
• Accosting a minor for immoral purposes. When someone solicits, encourages, or coerces a minor to engage in immoral or indecent conduct, that person may be charged with accosting a minor for immoral purposes.
• Charges of solicitation or prostitution. Any party involved in a situation of alleged prostitution can be charged with a sex crime in Michigan. This can include individuals participating in sex work or those who solicit them.