Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

750.520E CSC 4th degree felony (multiple variables)

When I reference the MI code for CSC 4th degree it is a misdemeanor. When would a 4th degree charge be elevated to a felony?

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Asked on 7/30/04, 12:23 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jeffrey Buehner Jeffrey Buehner, PLLC

Re: 750.520E CSC 4th degree felony (multiple variables)

Don't let the term "midemeanor" mislead you. It is a high misdemeanor which, for all intents and purposes, is equal to a felony. It carries a potential 2 year term of imprisonment and a fine of $500. If you are convicted, you have to be listed on the sexual offenders registry. And if you are convicted, the conviction can later be used to habitualize any future felony offenses. Any criminal sexual conduct offense should be treated as a serious, life altering offense. I have extensive experience (and success) in defending these matters if you are looking to retain an attorney.

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Answered on 7/30/04, 3:08 pm
Neil O'Brien Eaton County Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Re: 750.520E CSC 4th degree felony (multiple variables)

Michigan has 4 levels ("degrees") of criminal sexual conduct. The specific degree depends on the case facts. If the case involves "penetration", it's going to be CSC 1st or CSC 3rd degree ... if it's just sexual contact/touching, it's CSC 2nd or 4th.

Go to my office web site's Definitions page, and scroll down to Criminal Sexual Conduct for details re: the degrees.

www.prosecutingattorney.info (then click on Legal Definitions)

or go to

www.eatoncounty.org/prosecutor/define.htm

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Answered on 8/09/04, 4:00 pm


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