THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.217f Unlawful representation as firefighter or emergency medical service personnel; definitions; violation as felony; penalty; consecutive sentences. Sec. 217f.

(1) An individual who is not employed as a firefighter or emergency medical service personnel shall not inform another individual or represent to another individual by identification or any other means that he or she is employed in 1 of those capacities with intent to do 1 or more of the following: (a) Perform the duties of a firefighter or emergency medical service personnel. (b) Represent to another person that he or she is a firefighter or emergency medical service personnel for any unlawful purpose. (c) Compel a person to do or refrain from doing any act against his or her will. (d) Gain or attempt to gain entry to a residence, building, structure, facility, or other property. (e) Remain or attempt to remain in or upon a residence, building, structure, facility, or other property. (f) Gain or attempt to gain access to financial account information. (g) Commit or attempt to commit a crime. (h) Obtain or attempt to obtain information to which the individual is not entitled. (i) Gain access or attempt to gain access to a person less than 18 years of age or a vulnerable adult. (2) As used in this section: (a) "Emergency medical service personnel" means that term as defined in section 20904 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20904. (b) "Vulnerable adult" means that term as defined in section 145m. (3) An individual who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both. (4) A sentence imposed under subsection (3) may be ordered to be served consecutively to any term of imprisonment imposed for another violation arising from the same transaction.

History: Add. 2005, Act 170, Eff. Jan. 1, 2006

Understanding Michigan Penal Code 750.217f: Unlawful Representation as Firefighter or Emergency Medical Service Personnel

Michigan Penal Code 750.217f addresses the offense of unlawfully representing oneself as a firefighter or emergency medical service personnel. The key points of this statute are summarized below:

Unlawful Representation as Firefighter or Emergency Medical Service Personnel

1. It is unlawful for an individual who is not employed as a firefighter or emergency medical service personnel to inform or represent themselves to another individual, through identification or any other means, that they are employed in one of those capacities.
2. The intent behind this false representation is to engage in one or more of the following activities: a. Perform the duties of a firefighter or emergency medical service personnel. b. Represent to another person that they are a firefighter or emergency medical service personnel for any unlawful purpose. c. Compel a person to do or refrain from doing any act against their will. d. Gain or attempt to gain entry to a residence, building, structure, facility, or other property. e. Remain or attempt to remain in or upon a residence, building, structure, facility, or other property. f. Gain or attempt to gain access to financial account information. g. Commit or attempt to commit a crime. h. Obtain or attempt to obtain information to which they are not entitled. i. Gain access or attempt to gain access to a person who is less than 18 years of age or a vulnerable adult.

Definitions

1. "Emergency medical service personnel" refers to the term as defined in section 20904 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20904.
2. "Vulnerable adult" refers to the term as defined in section 145m.

Penalties

1. Violation of this statute is considered a felony offense.
2. The maximum penalty for this offense is imprisonment for up to 2 years, a fine of up to $1,000.00, or both.
3. A sentence imposed under this section may be ordered to be served consecutively to any other term of imprisonment imposed for another violation arising from the same transaction.

Please note that this is a simplified explanation of Michigan Penal Code 750.217f. For a comprehensive understanding of the law and its implications, it is recommended to consult the full text of the statute and seek legal advice if necessary.