The Michigan Sex Offenders Registration Act (SORA) can severely impact people listed on it. Anticipate when SORA may be implicated and take appropriate steps in plea negotiation, sentencing, and postjudgment to avoid or minimize the potential lifelong consequences of required registration.

• Use risk assessments to obtain a better deal for your client
• Prepare your client to accept responsibility and exhibit remorse
• Advise your client on the role of the victim in the prosecution's case