At common law, the felony-murder rule is a legal doctrine that expands the crime of murder to situations where the offender does not necessarily have the intent to kill. If an offender is involved in the commission of a felony (e.g. armed robbery, rape or...
Month: February 2020
What Are The Penalties For Torture In Michigan?
Torture is the act of intentionally inflicting severe physical or mental suffering on someone for the purpose of forcing some kind of act from the victim (e.g. consent to an unwanted activity or provide undisclosed information) or to satisfy some need or wish...
What Are The Grounds For Second-Degree Murder In Michigan?
There are two tiers of murder in Michigan: first-degree murder and second-degree murder. First-degree murder is the killing of another person with malice but with the aggravating factors of premeditation or deliberation, felony-murder or the killing of a peace...
What Is Assault With Intent To Do Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder In Michigan?
The crime of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder (often shortened to “AWIGBH”) is a serious criminal offense in Michigan where the perpetrator attacks the victim for the purpose of inflicting serious injuries, but not enough to intend a...
What Are The Grounds For First-Degree Murder In Michigan?
There are two tiers of murder in Michigan: first-degree murder and second-degree murder. A killing that results in a conviction for first-degree murder will cause the offender to spend the rest of his or her natural life in prison. What are the grounds for a...
What Is Assault With Intent To Murder In Michigan?
The crime of assault with intent to murder is an extremely serious offense in Michigan where the defendant is accused of trying to physically attack someone else to cause death. You do not have to be successful in committing the murder (or any physical injury...
What Is The Open Murder Statute In Michigan?
The Michigan Penal Code enumerates and punishes two different types of murder. SECOND-DEGREE MURDER: The elements of second-degree murder are (1) a death, (2) caused by an act of the defendant, (3) with malice and (4) without justification. Malice is defined...
If President Trump Is Removed From Office, Can He Run For Reelection?
The historic impeachment trial of only the third President in the history of the United States is drawing to a close. Donald J. Trump was impeached by a majority of House of Representatives on December 18th, 2019 on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of...
