Michigan Criminal Code: Attempts

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Attempt to Murder

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Attempts

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.91 Attempt to murder. Sec. 91.

Attempt to murder by poisoning, etc.§Any person who shall attempt to commit the crime of murder by poisoning, drowning, or strangling another person, or by any means not constituting the crime of assault with intent to murder, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for life or any term of years.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.91 Former Law: See section 13 of Ch. 153 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 5723; CL 1871, § 7522; How., § 9087; CL 1897, § 11482; CL 1915, § 15204; CL 1929, § 16720; and Act 147 of 1875.

Understanding Attempt to Murder Law in Michigan: Section 750.91 of the Michigan Penal Code Simplified

Section 750.91 of the Michigan Penal Code pertains to the crime of attempting to commit murder through certain means. Here's a simplified explanation of this law:

Attempt to Murder: This crime is committed when a person tries to murder another individual by using methods such as poisoning, drowning, or strangling, or by any other means that do not fall under the category of "assault with intent to murder."

Penalties: Attempt to murder is a very serious crime, classified as a felony. If found guilty, the offender can be punished by imprisonment in a state prison for life or any number of years. There is no set minimum or maximum term for this imprisonment, meaning that the exact length is typically determined by a judge at the time of sentencing.

The Importance of Understanding Section 750.91

This law serves a crucial role in deterring individuals from attempting to commit murder, one of the gravest crimes. It allows for serious penalties even when an attempt to murder is unsuccessful. This underscores the significance of each individual's right to life and personal safety in the eyes of the law. It's crucial for everyone, but particularly law enforcement officers, legal professionals, and individuals in the field of criminal justice, to understand this law.

This should be used for informational and general purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or relied on aside for general information that may contain opinion.


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