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Fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC 4) in Michigan is a high court misdemeanor that includes unwanted sexual contact under specific circumstances, such as a minor being involved with a significant age difference, or a person who is mentally or physically helpless. Penalties can include up to two years in prison and sex offender registry requirements depending on the victim's age.
Definitions and circumstances
Victim is a minor (age 13-15): If the accused is five or more years older than the victim, and there is sexual contact.
Force or coercion: Unwanted sexual contact accomplished through force or coercion.
Mentally incapacitated or helpless: Sexual contact with a person who is mentally incapable, mentally incapacitated (e.g., due to drugs administered without consent), or physically helpless (e.g., unconscious or asleep).
Abuse of authority: Sexual contact by a mental health professional with a patient or by a school employee with a student, often involving specific age ranges.
Unethical medical/health exam: A healthcare professional performs an unethical or non-medically recognized examination that involves inappropriate sexual contact
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