Metro Detroit Sex Crimes Attorney
Metro Detroit Sex Crime Criminal Defense Team
When you are facing allegations of sexual assault, it is difficult to know where to turn and who to trust. I have represented countless individuals who have been accused of sex crimes against both adults and children across the State of Michigan. It is a major focus of my law firm. I will guide you through the process. With The Bennett Law Firm at your side, you know you’re getting a compassionate attorney.
My extensive experience with these cases gives you the advantage. We will work with you to overcome the stigma of the charges and defend your rights. If convicted of these offenses many carry extreme penalties such as life in prison or registration on the Michigan Sex Offender Registry for the rest of your life. We will examine all the evidence, including the testimony of medical professionals and of alleged victims to combat the allegations against you.
As your criminal defense legal team, we will look for weaknesses in any evidence brought against you in your case. Ambitious prosecutors often forget you are innocent until proven guilty and our team is ready to challenge their case. Contact The Bennett Law Firm, PLC today for your free case review at (248) 281-6991.
Sex Crimes Against Minors
Some of the most serious sex crime charges you can face are those related to minors. From allegations of child abuse or indecent exposure, our criminal defense team is ready to analyze your case and challenge the evidence. Other sex crimes against minors’ charges include statutory rape or internet solicitation of a minor, which both carry significant penalties. Do not take a chance on your case – hire an experienced defense team to represent you. The Bennett Law Firm, PLC will be unyielding when fighting your case. We understand the lifelong ramifications you will face if convicted and will be relentless in creating the best defense to present in court.
Sex Offender Registration
If are convicted of certain sex crimes, you will have to register with Michigan’s Public Sex Offender Registry. The searchable database includes the names and addresses of individuals who were convicted of certain offenses, as well as listing their work addresses, vehicles, the charge they were convicted of in their case. The length of time you are required to register can vary from 15 years to lifetime registration, depending on the underlying conviction.
You want to do everything you can to avoid registering, so you need to have a strong criminal defense team on your side to handle your case. Being put on the registry not only changes how people view you, but it can also prevent you from getting certain jobs. Call The Bennett Law Firm, PLC now for a case analysis and free consultation.
Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC)
Charges related to Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) carry severe penalties in Michigan. If convicted, some of these charges have stronger punishments than certain homicide cases and come with the penalty of life in prison, and one even sets a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in prison. Anyone facing these types of charges needs a tough criminal defense team behind them.
These charges have varying degrees ranging from the most severe which is First Degree. If convicted of a First Degree charge, the sentence comes with the possibility of life in prison while a lower conviction such as a Fourth Degree charge is punishable by up to 2 years in prison.
Other sex-related offenses include gross indecency and indecent exposure along with a range of assault charges. Some of the sex crimes against minors such as child pornography charges or child sexually abusive material are also severe and can have lifelong consequences, even long after any probation, jail, or prison term is served. If you are facing a sex-related charge or have even been contacted regarding an allegation of a sex crime, you need to hire a strong criminal defense team right away. At The Bennett Law Firm, PLC we are ready to assist in your sex crimes case immediately.
Internet Sex Crimes
You may be overwhelmed because you are facing an internet sex crime charge. Even an allegation can cause long-term damage to your reputation, along with the possibility of paying fines and serving jail or prison time. These charges can even happen unexpectantly after accidentally downloading illicit sexual material or an illegal file. The criminal defense team at The Bennett Law Firm, PLC understands that people are often wrongfully accused of these types of crimes and are ready to defend you.
These charges can range from the use of illegal pornographic materials to chatroom solicitation of a minor to indecent exposure over a video stream or even internet child pornography. It can be confusing to understand the charges related to online sex crimes, so reach out for a no-cost review of your case today.
Prostitution and Solicitation
When you are faced with charges related to prostitution or the solicitation of a prostitute, you may be concerned about your reputation at work and at home, or within your own family. These charges can range from being accused of soliciting a prostitute or for engaging in the act of prostitution. At The Bennett Law Firm, PLC we are ready to help you combat these charges and to build a defense for your case.
In Michigan, anyone over the age of 16 who solicits another person to commit a lewd act in a public place, inside a building or a vehicle is guilty of the punishable immoral act of solicitation. A person over the age of 16 can also be charged with a sex crime if he or she receives or offers to admit a person into a building, vehicle or other structure for the purposes of prostitution.
These acts are both charged as misdemeanors and can carry a prison sentence of over 90-93 days in jail along with a fine of up to $500. Penalties increase with subsequent convictions for these charges. When facing a charge of prostitution or solicitation you need a strong criminal defense team behind. Call us at (248) 281-6991 for your free consultation of your case.
Experienced Sex Crime Criminal Defense Team in Metro Detroit
Charges related to sex crimes can come with significant penalties, so you need an experienced criminal defense team on your side. Do not risk spending years behind bars or being on the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry for years to come. Contact us for a free sex crimes case review at (248) 281-6991. Our team at The Bennett Law Firm, PLC will be with you throughout the entire process and will build a strong defense for you, putting a plan in place to assist with your case.
Charges of sexual abuse against a child carry with them some of the most serious sentences:
Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree (involves penetration, even oral)
- Up to Life in Prison
- In some cases, a mandatory 25-year prison sentence
- Lifetime Sex Offender Registration
- Possible lifetime tether
Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree (involves sexual contact)
- Up to 15 years in Prison
- Mandatory Sex Offender Registration
- Possible lifetime tether
Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree (involves penetration, even oral)
- Up to 15 years in Prison
- Mandatory Sex Offender Registration
Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Fourth Degree (involves sexual contact)
- Up to 2 years in prison
- Mandatory Sex Offender Registration
I will do everything in my power to keep information confidential and guide you through the process. My experience with these cases gives you the advantage.
Call Today for a Free Case Review at (248) 281-6991
When facing a Sexual Related Crime Charge in Michigan you could be facing some very severe penalties. Before making a decision I highly recommend discussing your case with an attorney so you know your best options.
Sex Crimes Review
“….When your husband is accused of CSC, everything about your relationship comes under question. Not only did Sam explain every step of the process to me in detail which put me at ease, he somewhat served as a counselor by easing my concerns as a wife. I fully supported my husband, but doubt definitely entered into the picture.
Sam assured me that he believed in my husband and that we would get through this. My husband admitted guilt and accepted a plea deal.
Sam worked with the prosecutor to avoid my husband having a felony conviction, found him a therapist that specializes in the treatment he needs to move forward from this situation and said he’d be available to help when he can be removed from the sexual offender list.
There are many reasons I would recommend Sam to anyone seeking an attorney. He immediately returns phone calls. He is available at YOUR convenience. It feels more like you’re working with a family member or friend. He doesn’t act like he’s better than you or like his time is more important than yours. He doesn’t rush through anything. He made me feel as if I was just as important as my husband. And he didn’t panic when I cried plus he got my sense of humor.”