Tag Archives: Michigan Sex Crime Lawyers

This particular case isn’t taking place here in Michigan, but it is so similar to a number of other cases that are happening right here in our state, that we felt it was worth discussing. After all, child pornography is a very serious crime. But the criminals in question here are four teenagers between the […]

A former Midland County teacher was arraigned last week on 29 counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Marcie Rosseau, 33, is accused of having sexual relations with a 16 year-old student from May 2009 to February 2010.

Being suspected of a sex crime is a serious accusation, particularly if the victim in question is under the age of 18. For repeat offenders of sex with minors, the consequences are even greater, as seen by the recent case of Dennis Malone, accused of sexually molesting teens.

In a new ruling handed down by the Michigan Court of Appeals, it is possible for a defendants under the jurisdiction of the Court be placed on the Sex Offender Registry retroactively. As long as the convict is on probation, the prosecution can request to have he or she placed on the registry at anytime. However, the law also allows defendants to be placed on the registry for crimes against minors, which are not generally considered sexual offenses by nature.