Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) in Michigan Third Degree
Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) is a set of laws in Michigan that define and penalize various forms of sexual offenses.
These laws are categorized into four degrees, with each degree reflecting the severity of the crime.
The Michigan Penal Code specifies these offenses, found under the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL), and each degree has different elements and penalties.
Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (MCL 750.520d)
Third-degree CSC involves sexual penetration under less severe circumstances than first-degree, such as:
- The victim is between 13 and 16 years old.
- The act was achieved through force, coercion, or the victim’s inability to give consent (e.g., due to intoxication or mental incapacity).
Penalties: A person convicted of third-degree CSC faces up to 15 years in prison.
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Criminal sexual conduct convictions can lead to mandatory registration as a sex offender, especially if the victim is a minor. Michigan takes these offenses seriously, and those convicted can face lifelong consequences, including prison time and sex offender registration.
For more detailed definitions (MCL 750.520a) information on the statutes, you can review Michigan’s laws through the Michigan Legislature website.
Second or subsequent offense; penalty
- In the event that an individual is convicted of a second or subsequent offense under sections 520b, 520c, or 520d, the resulting sentence for these offenses shall include a mandatory minimum of no less than 5 years.
- For the purposes of this section, an offense is deemed a second or subsequent offense if, before the conviction of the second or subsequent offense, the individual has previously been convicted under section 520b, 520c, or 520d, or any comparable statute at the federal or state level for a criminal sexual offense, which includes but is not limited to rape, carnal knowledge, indecent liberties, gross indecency, or attempts to perpetrate such offenses.
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Note: This article provides a general overview and does not substitute for legal advice. Anyone charged with a CSC offense should consult an attorney for specific legal guidance.
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