Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Attorneys in Waterford, Michigan

As stated at the outset of our website’s “sex crimes” page, criminal sexual conduct has been codified as a matter of degree. The primary difference between first and second degree CSC is that the first degree requires penetration and the second degree only requires “sexual contact," defined as:

the intentional touching of the victim’s or actor’s intimate parts or the intentional touching of the clothing covering the immediate area of the victim’s or actor’s intimate parts, if that intentional touching can reasonably be construed as being for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification, done for a sexual purpose, or in a sexual manner for: (i) revenge; (ii) to inflict humiliation; (iii) out of anger; with another person.

Once convicted of CSC second degree, a person is subject to a 15-year maximum prison sentence and, if the convicted person is older than 17-years and the victim is 13-years or younger, lifetime electronic monitoring is required.

There are other enhancements to a CSC 2nd conviction depending on the convicted person’s prior felony convictions, if any, and his or her relation to the criminal justice system, i.e. parole status or probationary status.

Call a Waterford & Clarkston Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Lawyer Today

The sex crimes lawyers at Clarkston Legal are experienced in all aspects of sexual conduct charges and can assist with your case. Call today for an initial free consultation to see how we can help you.