An 18-year-old from mid-Michigan is now headed to Oakland County Circuit Court in a Novi sex case involving a teenager, with an arraignment set for June 23.
Aiden Bourdlaies, of Kawkawlin in Bay County, was booked into the Oakland County Jail on Feb. 28 and is being held on a $100,000 bond. Prosecutors allege the victim was between 13 and 15 years old and say the charge involves genital penetration.
According to The Oakland Press, Bourdlaies waived his right to a preliminary exam in 52-1 District Court, which cleared the way for the case to be bound over to circuit court. Prosecutors have formally charged him with third-degree criminal sexual conduct.
What Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Means
Under Michigan law, third-degree criminal sexual conduct is a felony that covers sexual penetration in certain circumstances, including when the alleged victim is at least 13 but under 16 years old. The statute carries a maximum possible penalty of up to 15 years in prison, as laid out in state sentencing guidelines in Michigan law.
Arraignment And Next Steps
Court records show an arraignment is scheduled for June 23 before Judge Jacob Cunningham of the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court. That first appearance will set the tone for what comes next, including scheduling, potential motions, and any early talks about a plea deal.
The Oakland Press reported the circuit court filing, while an online profile for Judge Cunningham on the Oakland County Circuit Court site outlines his role on the bench.
Local Context
Oakland County prosecutors have been actively pursuing cases involving sexual contact with minors this year, with outcomes ranging from plea agreements to prison sentences. In February, an Oakland County man who met a 15-year-old on social media was sentenced after pleading to related charges, according to ClickOnDetroit. That coverage underscored how prosecutorial strategies and case resolutions can vary widely, even when the basic allegations sound similar.
As in every criminal case, Bourdlaies is presumed innocent unless and until prosecutors prove the charge in court. The June 23 arraignment will be the next public step in the process and is likely to provide a clearer sense of how quickly the case will move and whether it appears headed for a trial or a plea.
According to the latest filings, Bourdlaies remains jailed on the $100,000 bond, and court records list the alleged incident date as Feb. 22. Additional details are expected to emerge as the case continues through Oakland County Circuit Court.
