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No one in the entire state of Michigan has more experience with Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Crimes than Nicole. Nicole has credentials that no one has in Michigan. Nicole knows the system from every perspective having been both a defense attorney, a prosecutor, and the Chief of Sex and Abuse cases.
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10M ago
Michigan Sexual Harassment Laws Sexual harassment is defined as a form of sexual discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII applies to any employer of at least 15 people, including agencies at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as labor organizations. This article distinguishes the term ..read more
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10M ago
Can a Minor Be Charged with Indecent Exposure? According to data released by Statistica, there were over 4.53 million arrests for all offenses in the United States in 2021, and many of these arrests were for indecent exposure. Every state, including Michigan, has indecent exposure laws that prohibit people from committing this sex crime. Yet ..read more
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10M ago
What is Criminal Sexual Contact? Criminal sexual contact is basically non-consensual sexual contact that does not involve sexual penetration. Although criminal sexual contact is a less serious crime than rape or sexual assault, it is nonetheless a sex crime that can result in harsh punishments. Criminal sexual contact may be classified as a misdemeanor or ..read more
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10M ago
What is a No Contact Order? A no contact order (also called a “restraining order”) is a court order that prohibits one person from having any physical or verbal contact with another person. It is often used in cases of domestic violence, where a person in a domestic relationship (such as a spouse, child, or ..read more
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10M ago
The Penalty for Soliciting Prostitution Solicitation is considered a sex crime in Michigan and is penalized accordingly. It doesn’t matter that it does not involve a victim or harm public property. According to the Michigan Penal Code, soliciting prostitution is illegal. You could get a fine or a sentence in the county jail if you ..read more
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10M ago
Can a Minor Be Charged with Molestation? Contrary to popular belief, adults are not the sole perpetrators of sexual assault. Almost a third of child sexual abuse perpetrators are people younger than 18. It may seem unlikely that the police would arrest minors for child molestation, but juveniles can face sexual abuse charges under the ..read more
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10M ago
How to Find Out if You are Being Investigated In any criminal investigation, knowing the prosecution’s strategy is key to mounting an effective defense. So, if there is even a possibility that you might soon be facing criminal charges from law enforcement, it is of the utmost importance that you hire a criminal defense attorney ..read more
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10M ago
University of Michigan Sexual Misconduct Lawyer Sexual misconduct, statutory rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse allegations are serious and complex issues that require the expertise of a skilled and experienced legal professional. Attorney Nicole Blank Becker is a sexual abuse lawyer who specializes in representing individuals accused of sex crimes. Nicole has represented various defendants ..read more
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10M ago
Sexual Misconduct Charges: All You Need to Know It seems as if everywhere you look today, there’s another news report of someone accused of sexual misconduct – famous actors and musicians, politicians and law enforcement, and even normal everyday people just like you. The term “sexual misconduct” covers a wide range of behaviors, and while ..read more
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10M ago
Is Cyberstalking a Crime? One of the most misunderstood – but also most common – sexual harassment crimes is a violation known as cyber stalking. Up to 40% of U.S. adults report that they have been harassed or stalked online. With our ever-present electronic devices – smartphones, computers, tablets, iPads – we are all online ..read more