Hart man faces CSC charges.

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Hart man faces CSC charges.

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HART — A 40-year-old Hart man faces two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count of second-degree CSC, according to court records.

Jose Adrian Avila, of 3609 N. Karen St., was recently arraigned on the felony charges in 78th District Court.

A first-degree CSC conviction is punishable by up to life in prison, and second-degree CSC carries a 15-year maximum.

Avila was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, Feb. 17. His bail was set at $75,000/cash/surety/10 percent.

A probable cause hearing is set for March 14 at 3 p.m.

In a separate case, Avila is charged with a misdemeanor of domestic violence. A pretrial is set for April 17 at 1:30 p.m. Bail was set at $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent.

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