Michigan's Criminal Sexual Conduct Laws

Michigan's criminal sexual conduct laws are a set of statutes that define and punish various forms of sexual offenses involving force, coercion, lack of consent, or abuse of authority. The laws are contained in sections 520a - 520o of the Michigan penal code, and they use the term "criminal sexual conduct" instead of "rape" to describe these crimes. The laws classify criminal sexual conduct into four degrees based on the nature and severity of the offense, ranging from first degree (the most serious) to fourth degree (the least serious). The laws also specify different circumstances that can aggravate or mitigate the offense, such as the age of the victim, the relationship between the actor and the victim, and whether a weapon was used. The penalties for criminal sexual conduct vary depending on the degree and circumstances of the offense, but they can include imprisonment, fines, probation, registration as a sex offender, and mandatory HIV testing.

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