Tips To Avoid Jail Time

 Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) charges are nothing to fool around with. The simple fact of the matter is that many people in Michigan have physically harmed others, stolen from others, used or sold drugs, and committed other crimes, sometimes repeatedly, and never see a single day behind bars. But Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct charges are different - if you are convicted of a Sex Crime in Michigan, Jail time and hard Prison time are an unfortunate reality.


There are many people who go through the system and are never properly defended against lies and false claims of rape, CSC and abuse. Because of this, there are lots of innocent people suffering in Michigan prisons that shouldn’t be there. The best way to Avoid Jail Time is to aggressively and effectively defend your case in court.


If you are facing criminal penalties, you should be aware of some of these alternatives and how you might be able to take advantage of them. In many cases, the court will be aware of the alternatives, but if you do some research and take some steps on your own, you can help make this happen.


Communicate and coordinate with your lawyer and listen to the advice they give you. Each situation is different so you will need to know the specifics in your case. Use your lawyer's experience and expertise to help you

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