Need To Know About 4th Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

 4th degree csc is a misdemeanor offense that involves unwanted sexual touching. In other states, it might be known as indecent liberties. The offense typically involves touching someone for sexual purposes who is a minor, someone with a mental or physical disability, a close relative, or through the use of a relationship such as teacher and student or mental health provider and patient.



A conviction for fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct is a serious misdemeanor crime. The possible penalties and consequences for a conviction are up to 2yrs in prison, $500 in fines, permanent criminal record as a sex offender, restriction on where you may be permitted to live or work, requirement to register as a sex offender.


You may be charged with 4th degree csc if you are suspected of engaging in sexual contact with a teenager between ages 13 and 16, when you were at least 5 years older than the other person, using force or coercion to sexually contact another person, which can include the use of physical force or violence, engaging in sexual contact with someone who you were known to be mentally or physically disabled.


Not all touching intended to derive sexual pleasure is illegal. Adults who have attained the legal age are allowed to engage in consensual sexual contact. There are exceptions to this, which takes the sexual contact out of the boundaries of the law, makes the contact qualify for criminal sexual conduct in the 4th degree and makes a person liable to up to 2 years in Prison.


Judge may decide that another penalty is appropriate. A recent ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court means that judges are not limited to penalties written into statutes, but instead can hand down a sentence that is “reasonable” for the crime committed. To find out how that might affect your case, talk to a Michigan criminal defense lawyer today.


Representation in a 4th degree CSC allegation can be uphill and highly demanding as people easily your guilt once you are accused. You are advised to contact an experienced  sex crimes lawyer.


4th degree CSC cases  can be tacky to defend, so do not put your fate in the hands of an inexperienced attorney. The right attorney will help you navigate the most viable defense and argue them out to the court in the most compelling way to get you off the noose.

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