The crime of Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) is generally known as rape, sexual assault, or child molestation. There are four categories of conduct. To read a definition (that you can understand), learn about possible defenses, and see actual jury instructions, click on any of the links below.

• Criminal Sexual Conduct - First Degree (CSC I)

• Criminal Sexual Conduct - Second Degree (CSC II)

• Criminal Sexual Conduct - Third Degree (CSC III)

• Criminal Sexual Conduct - Fourth Degree (CSC IV)

When a woman claims you raped her, your life as you knew it is over. The system is designed to protect her. Even when her story starts to unravel prosecutors are often eager to ignore or even file motions to suppress evidence that would prove your innocence. We discover the possible motivations for her accusations by interviewing everyone who knows her and engaging a psychologist to "get into her mind." This was very effective in the defense of Mark Kirby in Livingston county when Betty Jones accused him and his roommate of raping her. The true motive behind her accusations was Mark was kicking her out of his apartment and she could not get into the women's shelter, LACASA, unless she claimed to be a victim of sexual assault.

In cases involving accusations of child sexual abuse or criminal sexual conduct with a minor, our expert investigation might focus upon the interview between the alleged victim and a social worker or other investigator. In many cases, the authorities lead and manipulate the children to make incriminating statements that might reflect little other than the child's willingness to please an important adult. With the assistance of child psychologists and behavioral experts, we show how this process can distort the entire investigation.

False allegations occur most often in child sex-abuse/molestation cases and date rape cases. A parent may have influenced a child's memory in order to get custody. Public awareness of child molestation has increased and many reports of abuse are false and unsubstantiated. Most people who are innocent believe that if they just talk to the police "everything will be cleared up". WRONG!

Don't make the grave error in speaking with a social worker with child protective services. These kindly appearing folks are really cops in disguise and are trained to believe the accuser, interrogate you and get you to make admissions or confess, and ignore all evidence of innocence. Everything you say to CPS can and will be used against you.

Whether it is the police or child protective services, KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT! They will do everything they can to convict you and they are often more interested in resolving cases than the truth! You need a proven trial lawyer on your side. Take a look at the men and women who have lost years of their lives because of dishonest police, lying or mistaken witnesses, and bad lawyers.

If you are innocent of claims brought against you, you may assume that the truth will prevail. However, you must not passively sit back and wait if you have been falsely accused. Even if you know that you are innocent, even if you believe that the truth will prevail or have faith that the accuser will change his or her mind, you must immediately consult with an attorney who can safeguard your interests and assist you in the charges being brought against you. Dan Ambrose's cell is 248-808-3130 or you can email him at daniel@ambroselawgroup.com

Do not admit to anything you did or did not do. Sometimes, admitting to a lesser charge may seem easier than defending yourself, but a sex-offense conviction has many long-lasting and far-reaching implications that can affect your future employment, friendships and family relationships. If you are falsely accused of a sex offense, you cannot risk delaying your defense. A proven criminal defense trial lawyer can help you fight your false charge.

DO NOT TALK TO THE POLICE. DO NOT TALK TO CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES

DO NOT TALK TO ANYONE OTHER THAN A LAWYER.

If the false accusation involves a custody dispute, maintain a positive relationship with your children. They may not understand the allegations they have made against you and are not likely to be ultimately responsible for the false allegations. If the accusations involve children other than your own, remove yourself from situations where the children are present. If such situations are unavoidable, have another adult in attendance at all times that you are around the children.

Even if you know the accusations are false, take them seriously and obtain legal help, but try to continue your normal life. It may be helpful to remind yourself that societal interests require that all child sexual-abuse accusations be investigated. With the strong legal support of an experienced criminal defense TRIAL LAWYER attorney, you will be in a better position to overcome the false allegations.

Other than serious violent crimes, child molestation carries the greatest risk for prison sentences, even for first-time offenders, and it REQUIRE registration as a sex offender for life. Unfortunately, child molestation also carries a great risk of false accusations, whether influenced by an adult or arising out of the child's imagination. Contact Dan Ambrose on his cell 248-808-3130 or email him at daniel@ambroselawgroup.com as soon as possible to begin preparing your defense against false allegations.

In defending you, we rely on early investigation. We visit and photograph the scene, interview witnesses, file pretrial motions and develop a logical theory that will prove your innocence to a jury. We also force the State to preserve forensic evidence to make sure that every aspect of your defense is fully developed.

The greatest advantage that we give you is that we are trial lawyers committed to winning above all else. Many people believe that they will get the best representation from a former prosecutor. But former prosecutors become defense lawyers for the money, like mercenary soldiers, while our team became defense lawyers because we care about justice.

Not all law firms are the same! Where most attorneys work alone, the Ambrose Law Group has a staff of trial lawyers to investigate, prepare, and defend you at trial! The lawyers of the Ambrose Law Group are graduates of the National Criminal Defense College, The Western Trial Advocacy Institute, and Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer's College.

We discover the story of your case by gathering a group of experienced trial lawyers and using the methods developed at the Trial Lawyers College. We get into the minds of the accuser and the witnesses against you so that we can understand their motives to lie. For example, the inmate who accused Doug Koester of sexual assault wanted special treatment and had also filed a lawsuit against the county.

WINNING.  BECAUSE TRYING DOESN'T MEAN SQUAT!

Many lawyers try to tell you that they actually care about something other than your money and their reputation. Ask them if you can contact the last ten people who they went to trial for and see what they have to say. It is extremely unlikely that you can find one criminal defense trial lawyer who has even tried 10 cases in the last year let alone WON that many! Many of our clients allow us to use their actual names and have given us video testimonials.

Other lawyers want you to believe that they are “great”, that they are your “best defense”, and that they "care". We say, "don't let your mouth write checks that your bank can't cash!" See how evasive they become when you start asking tough questions.

Many lawyers try to tell you that they actually care about something other than your money and their reputation. Ask them if you can contact the last ten people who they went to trial for and see what they have to say. It is extremely unlikely that you can find one criminal defense trial lawyer who has even tried 10 cases in the last year let alone WON that many! Many of our clients allow us to use their actual names and have given us video testimonials.

Other lawyers want you to believe that they are “great”, that they are your “best defense”, and that they "care". We say, "don't let your mouth write checks that your back can't cash!" See how evasive they become when you start asking tough questions.