Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that Charles Laurence Willis, a 22-year-old Northville man, was sentenced after pleading guilty in November to two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct – Third Degree (person Thirteen to Fifteen).
On Thursday, January 22, Willis was sentenced by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Toia to 60 to 180 months in the Michigan Department of Corrections. Willis is required to register as a Tier III Sex Offender, which is lifetime registration. He is also subject to registration under Wyatt’s Law, which is a database of individuals who are convicted of criminal offenses related to children. He must also submit to HIV testing and have no contact with the minor.
It is alleged that in 2023, Charles Laurence Willis began dating a 14-year-old Roseville teenager. Willis purported to be 16 years old to the victim and her mother. It was soon discovered that Willis was 21 years old at the time, and he had sexual relations with the victim several times.
“This sentence reflects the gravity of the defendant’s actions. Our office remains unwavering in its commitment to protecting our children and holding accountable those who prey on the innocent and vulnerable. We hope this outcome brings a measure of justice to the victim,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
On Thursday, January 22, Willis was sentenced by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Toia to 60 to 180 months in the Michigan Department of Corrections. Willis is required to register as a Tier III Sex Offender, which is lifetime registration. He is also subject to registration under Wyatt’s Law, which is a database of individuals who are convicted of criminal offenses related to children. He must also submit to HIV testing and have no contact with the minor.
It is alleged that in 2023, Charles Laurence Willis began dating a 14-year-old Roseville teenager. Willis purported to be 16 years old to the victim and her mother. It was soon discovered that Willis was 21 years old at the time, and he had sexual relations with the victim several times.
“This sentence reflects the gravity of the defendant’s actions. Our office remains unwavering in its commitment to protecting our children and holding accountable those who prey on the innocent and vulnerable. We hope this outcome brings a measure of justice to the victim,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
