Michigan law enshrines the right to use deadly force in self-defense or defense of others when permitted to do so. In addition, a person is also presumed to be allowed to use deadly force in self-defense or defense of others when he or she is attacked in their...
Month: March 2020
What Are The Penalties For Assault With Intent To Commit Unarmed Robbery In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Mar 23, 2020 | Criminal Law
In Michigan, one does not have to actually pull off a robbery and get away with the stolen property to be subject to severe punishment. “Any person, not being armed with a dangerous weapon, who shall assault another with force and violence, and with intent to...
When Can You Use Deadly Force In Self-Defense In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Mar 19, 2020 | Homicide Offenses
In Michigan, there are certain circumstances in which a person may use deadly force in self-defense against another person. If someone uses lethal power outside of the boundaries of the law, then he or she could be charged with murder or manslaughter. Many...
What Are The Penalties For Assault With Intent To Commit Armed Robbery In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Mar 16, 2020 | Criminal Law
An individual does not have to be successful in committing an armed robbery to face serious criminal penalties in Michigan. “Any person, being armed with a dangerous weapon, or any article used or fashioned in a manner to lead a person so assaulted reasonably...
What Are The Grounds For Involuntary Manslaughter In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Mar 12, 2020 | Homicide Offenses
The crime of involuntary manslaughter in Michigan is one of the lowest level homicide offenses you can be charged with when someone is killed. This category is intended to cover homicides that fall into the “accidental" category, meaning that the actor did not...
What Are The Penalties For Unarmed Robbery In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Mar 9, 2020 | Criminal Law
A robbery doesn’t require a dangerous weapon like a knife or a gun to be successful. As long as the robber uses the threat of force or violence to achieve the theft directly from a person, he or she has committed unarmed robbery according to Michigan law and...
What Are The Grounds For Voluntary Manslaughter In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Mar 5, 2020 | Homicide Offenses
The crime of voluntary manslaughter is a homicide offense in the State of Michigan that can result in substantial fines and prison time. It is not as severe as the crime of murder (which can result in prison for life) but is much more serious than negligent...
What Are The Penalties For Mayhem In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Mar 2, 2020 | Criminal Law
Mayhem is an extremely serious type of assaultive crime where the offender not only inflicts harm on another person but does so with the intent to permanently maim or disfigure that person. The crime is especially heinous because it will leave physical...
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