Felonies
What is a felony in Michigan?
A felony is a serious crime that is punishable by incarceration for more than one year in a state prison.
Michigan has eight classes of felonies (Class A through H) that carry varying penalties and sentences ranging from as minimum as jail time or alternative sentencing up to serving life in prison.
Some examples of felonies are murder, rape, robbery, arson, and kidnapping.
Where are the links to the laws and penalties for felonies in Michigan?
The Michigan Penal Code (Michigan Compiled Laws) is the law that defines crimes and prescribes the penalties and remedies for them.
The MCL contains chapters and sections that cover different types of offenses, penalties and their classifications.
The MCL can be accessed online at the Michigan Legislature website.
Misdemeanors
A misdemeanor is a type of crime that is punishable by up to one year in jail or a fine, or both.
In Michigan, there are different kinds of misdemeanors, depending on the nature and severity of the offense.
Some examples of misdemeanors are assault and battery, domestic violence, drunk driving, shoplifting, and trespassing.
Where are the links to the laws and penalties for Misdemeanors in Michigan?
The Michigan Penal Code (Michigan Compiled Laws) is the law that defines crimes and prescribes the penalties and remedies for them.
The MCL contains chapters and sections that cover different types of offenses, penalties and their classifications.
The MCL can be accessed online at the Michigan Legislature website.
What is a civil infraction in Michigan? Where can I find the laws?
A civil infraction is a violation of a law or ordinance that is not a crime and does not result in jail time.
It may involve paying fines or other penalties. For example, speeding or texting while driving are civil infractions under the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code .
You can find the laws related to civil infractions in the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) and the Uniform Traffic Code (UTC).
The MCL is a collection of all the laws enacted by the Michigan Legislature, and the UTC is a set of traffic rules adopted by many local governments in Michigan.
You can access the MCL and the UTC online at the websites of the Michigan Legislature and the Michigan Courts.
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Felonies
What is a felony in Michigan?
A felony is a serious crime that is punishable by incarceration for more than one year in a state prison.
Michigan has eight classes of felonies (Class A through H) that carry varying penalties and sentences ranging from as minimum as jail time or alternative sentencing up to serving life in prison.
Some examples of felonies are murder, rape, robbery, arson, and kidnapping.
Where are the links to the laws and penalties for felonies in Michigan?
The Michigan Penal Code (Michigan Compiled Laws) is the law that defines crimes and prescribes the penalties and remedies for them.
The MCL contains chapters and sections that cover different types of offenses, penalties and their classifications.
The MCL can be accessed online at the Michigan Legislature website.
Misdemeanors
A misdemeanor is a type of crime that is punishable by up to one year in jail or a fine, or both.
In Michigan, there are different kinds of misdemeanors, depending on the nature and severity of the offense.
Some examples of misdemeanors are assault and battery, domestic violence, drunk driving, shoplifting, and trespassing.
Where are the links to the laws and penalties for Misdemeanors in Michigan?
The Michigan Penal Code (Michigan Compiled Laws) is the law that defines crimes and prescribes the penalties and remedies for them.
The MCL contains chapters and sections that cover different types of offenses, penalties and their classifications.
The MCL can be accessed online at the Michigan Legislature website.
What is a civil infraction in Michigan? Where can I find the laws?
A civil infraction is a violation of a law or ordinance that is not a crime and does not result in jail time.
It may involve paying fines or other penalties. For example, speeding or texting while driving are civil infractions under the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code .
You can find the laws related to civil infractions in the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) and the Uniform Traffic Code (UTC).
The MCL is a collection of all the laws enacted by the Michigan Legislature, and the UTC is a set of traffic rules adopted by many local governments in Michigan.
You can access the MCL and the UTC online at the websites of the Michigan Legislature and the Michigan Courts.
Michigan Legislature RSS Feeds
Michigan Vehicle Code
Michigan – Driving Laws Misc
- Michigan Uniform Traffic Code
- Financial responsibility restricted licenses (michigan.gov)
- Road to Restoration clinics and Clean Slate to Drive laws (michigan.gov)
- Enhanced license and IDs (michigan.gov)
- Vehicle tabs and license plates (michigan.gov)
- Abandoned vehicles (michigan.gov)
- Recreational vehicles (michigan.gov)
