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The Mandatory Reporting Laws

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 Mandatory reporting law establish a legally enforceable duty for those who have contact with vulnerable populations to report to state and local authorities when mistreatment or abuse of those populations is suspected or confirmed. While these laws, and the populations they cover, vary by state, they generally include children, the disabled, and the elderly. Some states also assign this reportable duty to abuse between intimate partners. These laws typically cover neglect, as well as physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse.       While those individuals mandated to report also vary by state, they generally include childcare providers, clergy, coaches, counselors, healthcare providers, law enforcement, principals, and teachers. In addition to their obligation to report mistreatment of vulnerable patients, healthcare professionals are also required to report certain infectious diseases deemed to be public health hazards to state and local authorities. Under What Circumstances
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The Rape Shield Law

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 A rape shield law is a law that limits the ability to introduce evidence or cross-examine rape complainants about their past sexual behaviour. The term also refers to a law that prohibits the publication of the identity of an alleged rape victim. The first rape shield law was passed in the U.S. state of Michigan in 1974, and within two decades almost every U.S. state had enacted one. Although the laws were popular in the United States, they also drew critics, who sometimes charged that the laws violated a defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to confront his accuser. In the United States, some opponents claimed that such laws were too onerous for the defense and violated civil liberties, such as the freedom of speech. Rape shield laws may apply to both federal and state criminal and civil rape cases except in limited circumstances, such as when the consent of the accuser can be shown or when there is a shared history between the accuser and the accused. The defense may also be required t
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The 3 Tiers Of Michigan Sex Offender Registry

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 When you’re convicted of a sex offense in Michigan, one of the consequences is that you may be required to register as sex offender. Depending on the circumstances of your conviction, this designation can follow you for years — or even for life. Sex Offender Registry collects the names, photographs, addresses, job information, vehicle information, and other details about convicted sex offenders living in Michigan. As of August 2015, there were nearly 42,000 registered sex offenders in the database, according to the Michigan State Police. The length of time and the frequency that someone has to register depends on the type of offense that they were convicted of.   If you’ve ever looked at the Michigan Sex Offender Registry, or researched someone who is listed as a sex offender, you probably noticed the ‘tier’ classification system. Tier I Sex Offender In Michigan:   Indecent exposure with self fondling in front of a child Possession of child sexually abusive material (child pornography
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All You Need To Know About Tier 3 Sex Offense

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The term "sex offender" refers to any person convicted of Rape, Rape of a Child, Child Molestation, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, Sexual Violation of Human Remains, Incest, Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes, a Felony with a finding of sexual motivation, or a Federal out-of-state conviction that, under the State Law, would be classified as a felony sex offense. There are three tiers of sex offenses, and the penalties for a sex offense conviction depend on the type and level of offense. Keep in mind, though, that a conviction is not a foregone conclusion in these cases. If you have been accused of a sex crime, your case should be scrutinized for any false allegations, as well as for any violations of your rights before, during or after your arrest. What Is A Tier 3 Sex Offender ? Tier 3 is the most serious category of sex offende. Defendants get classified as Tier 3 following convictions of violent sex crimes, non-parental kidnapping, and serious crimes against
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Tier II Sex Offender Definition

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The Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA), which is Michigan’s sex offender registry law, requires people convicted of certain sex crimes to register as a sex offender. Some registered sex offenders fall into Tier 2, which is the middle of a three-tier system in terms of the severity of the convicted offense. What is a Tier 2 Sex Offender ? Tier II is the second most serious class of sex offenders. State law requires Tier II offenders to register for 25 years and to personally check in with police once every 180 days. Defendants are assigned Tier II status after being convicted of certain crimes against children, such as: child abuse involving sexual abuse or sexual exploitation of a child at least 13 years old; sex trafficking child pornography Failing to register as a sex offender is a felony, carrying as much as four additional years in prison. Furthermore, Tier 2 offenders are never eligible to get off the Sex Offender Registry early. Registered sex offenders are required to provide
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Potential Consequences Of A Conviction For A Sex Crime

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 Sex crime charges are very different from most other types of criminal charges, in that even if unfounded and unproven, they can result in a stigma that follows you for the rest of your life. While there is little that can be done about courts of public opinion and social media juries, avoiding the harsh legal penalties that often follow a conviction for such charges must be achieved. Below, the potential consequences of a sex crime conviction are discussed. It is essential to work with a defense attorney who focuses on sex crime charges to ensure that you have the best possible chance of obtaining an acquittal. If you are convicted of some of more stringent sex offenses, you will be facing: A jail sentence measured in years and thousands of dollars in fines A criminal record that may interfere with accepting a job or  finding housing Court-ordered victim restitution Summary probation, formal probation or parole Lifetime registration on the sexual offenders list kept by the state Som
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What Do The Different Tiers Mean In Michigan SOR

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 The Adam Walsh Act, which was signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2006, set the standard for classifying sexual offenses across the country. Sexual offenses are classified according to: The crime committed The age of the people involved Whether the convicted sex offender is likely to re-offend While states were not required to follow the federal classification system, they were encouraged to do so. Like the federal law, the Michigan Sex Offender Registry divides sex offenders according to different categories, or tiers, based on the crime committed and how long they are required to remain on the Michigan sex offender list. What is a Tier 1 Sex Offender Tier I offenses are listed in MCL 28.722(s), and include all of the following offenses: Knowing possession of child sexually abusive material under MCL 750.145c Aggravated indecent exposure which is indecent exposure involving fondling under MCL 750.355a(2)(b) Unlawful imprisonment if the other person is a minor under MCL 750
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