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Facing criminal accusations or charges is incredibly frightening and stressful, particularly if the accusation is in the realm of a sex crime. If you are in such a position, it is important you enlist the services of a success-oriented Michigan sex crimes lawyer such as ours at Prain Law, PLLC. Knowing how to combat the allegations you are being accused of is vital, and as such, it is easy to be confused as to how you should proceed. You are likely concerned about a number of aspects in your case, in which your legal team should help clear up any inconsistencies or concerns.

  • How Will My Lawyer Defend Me from Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges?

    To defend you from criminal sexual conduct charges, your lawyer will either deny the allegations entirely or clarify what happened during a sexual situation. Depending on the facts of your case, your attorney may question the alleged victim’s credibility or show the absence of force or coercion in an alleged instance of criminal sexual conduct. Misunderstandings happen, but not every unpleasant sexual experience is grounds for a criminal sexual conduct charge. Unfortunately, some alleged“victims” also lie about criminal sexual conduct. Your lawyer will ultimately defend you by clarifying the facts of your case and presenting the truth to the judge or jury.

  • How Common Are Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges?

    In 2015, more than 6,000 victims reported various degrees of criminal sexual conduct to Michigan law enforcement agencies. Although not every report leads to arrests and charges, many of them do. Criminal sexual conduct charges are shockingly common, so you should always get clear and freely given consent before engaging in sexual activity.

  • Do Prosecutors Use DNA Evidence in Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases?

    Yes, prosecutors use DNA evidence in all kinds of criminal sexual conduct cases. While DNA evidence is more common in cases that involve a “Rape Kit,” prosecutors can pull DNA evidence off blankets and other materials in cases that only involve alleged sexual touching. If the prosecution uses DNA evidence in your case, you need an attorney who knows how to respond to and challenge this kind of evidence.

  • How Do Bail and Bonds Work in Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases?

    Bail and bonds are case- and defendant-specific, so the terms of your bond or the amount of your cash bail will depend on the circumstances of your unique situation. You may enter a personal recognizance bond and pay $0 or pay the court millions of dollars to wait for your hearings and courtroom proceedings outside of jail.

    The court and judge will also influence how much your bail and bonds are, so you need a lawyer who is familiar with local courts and legal professionals.

    Talk to us about your bond today and read our blog for more information about what your bond might be.

  • Should I Take a Polygraph Test?

    No. Generally speaking, you should not take a polygraph or “lie detector” test, especially if you are innocent. The results of a polygraph test are inadmissible in criminal trials, so taking the test is unlikely to benefit you in any way.

    Although taking a private polygraph test might help you negotiate with prosecutors, law enforcement personnel often use polygraph interviews as an opportunity to get your guard down and gather incriminating evidence against you. Essentially, there are more ways a polygraph test could go wrong than ways the test could benefit you, so we advise our clients NOT to take polygraph tests and to focus on building their courtroom-approved defense instead. Read our blog to learn why, and know that Prain Law, PLLC prepares you for trial from day one.

  • Does Prain Law PLLC handle other legal matters in addition to criminal defense?
    No. Our firm only handles the types of charges featured on our website. This enables us to provide decisive, effective advocacy to each one of our clients. Our firm does not represent injury victims, individuals who have been sentenced or have taken a plea, or anyone looking to expunge their criminal record.
  • What if the police want to speak to me?
    You must remember anything you say can and will be used against you. Don’t speak to law enforcement until you have consulted with a Michigan criminal defense team you can trust.
  • What if I have been falsely accused of a sex crime?
    Often, these situations are resolved on a “he said, she said” basis, in which it is absolutely essential you have the right Michigan criminal defense lawyer on your side.