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Former Police Officer — Now Protecting the Accused

Few accusations carry more devastating consequences than a sex-crime allegation. A single claim — even without evidence — can destroy families, careers, and reputations, and lead to prison sentences that last decades or even for life. Worse, many offenses require lifetime sex-offender registration or electronic tether monitoring, turning an accusation into a permanent mark on your future.

At Brown & Associates Legal Services, Attorney Christopher Brown brings a perspective few lawyers can offer. As a former Detroit-area police officer and investigator, he knows precisely how sex-crime investigations begin, how detectives interview witnesses, and how prosecutors build their cases. He also knows where those cases fall apart. Today, he uses that experience to defend clients against the most serious and emotionally charged accusations under Michigan law.

Understanding the Reality of Michigan Sex-Crime Prosecutions

Many clients believe that because there’s “no evidence,” they’re safe. Unfortunately, that’s not how Michigan law works. Under MCL 750.520h, a prosecutor can secure a conviction based solely on an accuser’s word — no witnesses, no physical evidence, and no corroboration required.

That means many cases come down to one person’s word against another’s. These so-called “he-said, she-said” cases are common — and dangerous. Police and prosecutors often begin with a “believe-the-accuser-at-all-costs” approach. The moment an accusation is made, investigators may focus on building a case against you instead of seeking the truth.

As a former officer, Christopher Brown has seen firsthand how tunnel vision, poor interview techniques, and confirmation bias can lead to false or exaggerated allegations. His experience allows him to cross-examine police and accusers with authority, exposing inconsistencies that can create reasonable doubt and secure acquittals.

Michigan Sex Crimes We Defend

Our firm represents clients accused of every type of sexual-offense allegation, including:

• Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) — First- through Fourth-Degree

• Statutory Rape / Age-of-Consent Cases

• Child Sexually Abusive Material (Child Pornography) Offenses

• Internet and Online Solicitation

• Accusations Involving Minors or Family Members

• Sex-Offender Registry Violations

• False Allegations During Custody or Divorce Disputes

Each case requires meticulous investigation and aggressive courtroom strategy — not fear or assumptions.

Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) — The Core of Michigan Sex-Crime Law

Most Michigan sexual-offense prosecutions fall under the category of Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC), divided into four degrees:

• First-Degree CSC (MCL 750.520b): Penetration plus aggravating factors such as a child victim, use of force, or weapon — punishable by life in prison.

• Second-Degree CSC (MCL 750.520c): Sexual contact involving minors or coercion — up to 15 years in prison.

• Third-Degree CSC (MCL 750.520d): Penetration without aggravating factors (often “statutory rape”) — up to 15 years in prison.

• Fourth-Degree CSC (MCL 750.520e): Sexual contact without penetration — up to 2 years in prison.

Christopher Brown uses his law-enforcement background to identify investigative flaws — improper interviews, missing evidence, or inconsistent statements — that can weaken the prosecution’s case.

Statutory Rape and Age-of-Consent Cases

Michigan’s age of consent is 16, but exceptions exist that criminalize certain relationships even with willing participants — such as teacher-student or authority-figure cases. Many young people find themselves facing felony charges and sex-offender registration for what was, in reality, a consensual relationship.

Attorney Brown evaluates each case for mitigating circumstances, consent issues, and statutory defenses to protect your future and avoid lifetime registry consequences.

Child Sexually Abusive Material (CSAM) and Internet Cases

Possession or distribution of child sexually abusive material is among the most aggressively prosecuted offenses in Michigan. But many cases involve shared computers, mistaken identity, or unintentional downloads.

As a former investigator, Christopher Brown knows how digital evidence is gathered, and he works with forensic experts to challenge search-warrant scope, computer-forensics procedures, and user-access assumptions that can make or break your case.

Polygraph Examinations — What You Need to Know

Police often invite suspects to take a State Police polygraph, claiming it will “clear things up.” In reality, these exams are interrogation tools, not truth detectors.

Christopher Brown advises never to take a police-administered polygraph without first consulting a defense attorney. Instead, his firm works with independent, confidential examiners who follow proper procedures.

• If you pass the private exam, the results can sometimes help persuade a prosecutor to dismiss or reduce charges.

• If you don’t, the results remain confidential — something not possible with a State Police exam.

Decisions about whether to take any polygraph should only be made under attorney guidance.

The Sex-Offender Registry and Lifetime Electronic Monitoring

Michigan’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) imposes severe restrictions: public internet listings, exclusion zones near schools, and mandatory in-person reporting. For many, this lasts a lifetime.

Additionally, certain convictions require lifetime electronic monitoring (LEM) — forcing defendants to wear a tether and be tracked by GPS for life. Christopher Brown’s mission in every case is to avoid registry and tether consequences whenever possible, through dismissals, plea reductions, or post-conviction petitions for removal.

The Brown & Associates Approach

What sets Brown & Associates Legal Services apart is Christopher Brown’s experience behind the badge. He understands how police conduct interviews, write reports, and influence prosecutors — and he uses that knowledge to dismantle the case from within.

Our defense approach includes:

• Independent investigation and witness interviews

• Cross-examination of accusers using factual inconsistencies

• Forensic and medical expert consultation

• Pre-trial motions to suppress unlawfully obtained evidence

• Strategic negotiation to avoid felony convictions and registration

When your life and reputation are on the line, you need a defense led by someone who understands the system from the inside — and knows how to fight back against it.

Protect Your Freedom and Reputation

If you’re under investigation or charged with a sex crime in Michigan, do not speak to police or agree to testing before calling an attorney. The earlier you act, the stronger your defense will be.

Contact Brown & Associates Legal Services at (248) 468-1468
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