THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931
750.217 Disguising with intent to intimidate. Sec. 217.
Any person who in any manner disguises himself or herself with intent to obstruct the due execution of the law, or with intent to intimidate, hinder or interrupt any officer or any other person in the legal performance of his or her duty, or the exercise of his or her rights under the constitution and laws of this state, whether such intent be effected or not, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00.
History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.217 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 672, Eff. Mar. 31, 2003 Former Law: See section 19 of Ch. 156 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 5838; CL 1871, § 7671; How., § 9253; CL 1897, § 11323; CL 1915, § 14990; and CL 1929, § 16581.
Understanding Michigan Penal Code 750.217: Disguising with Intent to Intimidate
Michigan Penal Code 750.217 addresses the offense of disguising oneself with the intent to obstruct the execution of the law or to intimidate, hinder, or interrupt the legal performance of duties by officers or other individuals. The key points of this statute are summarized below:
Disguising with Intent to Intimidate
- It is a misdemeanor offense for any person to disguise themselves in any manner with the intent to:
- Obstruct the due execution of the law, or
- Intimidate, hinder, or interrupt any officer or other person in the legal performance of their duty or the exercise of their rights under the constitution and laws of Michigan.
Penalties
- The offense is punishable by imprisonment for a term of not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00.
Please note that this is a simplified explanation of Michigan Penal Code 750.217. For a complete understanding of the law and its implications, it is recommended to consult the full text of the statute and seek legal advice if necessary.