Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

If an 18 year old man has sex with a 15 year old girl and charges weren't pressed at the time it happened, can he still be prosecuted 2 years later, and if so, what is the potential sentence he could get?


Asked on 8/05/09, 10:24 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Neil O'Brien Eaton County Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Yes. The statute of limitations to charge CSC with a minor victim is normally 10 years after the crime's offense date, or the victim's 21st birthday, whichever is later.

CSC 3rd is a felony carrying up to 15 years in prison ... but the actual period of incarceration is susually much less than that if the defendant does not (much of) a prior criminal record, there were no aggravating circumstances in this crime (like the victim getting injured, etc.). The felony sentencing guildeines calculations may even recommend a mimimum sentence that is in a county jail range.

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Answered on 8/10/09, 12:21 pm
James Schmier Law Office of James G. Schmier, PLLC

You can be charged with CSC third degree and face 15 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines may be less depending on your criminal record and whether force was used, etc. Statute of limitations is 10 years. If you are convicted you will also face registration on the sex offenders registry for the next 25 years which is public. If you are charged, it would be a good idea to retain an attorney considering the harsh penalties

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Answered on 8/10/09, 12:41 pm


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