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Michigan Criminal Code: Firearms

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Spring gun, trap or device

Published: 9 months ago
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Firearms

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.236 Spring gun, trap or device; setting. Sec. 236.

Setting spring guns, etc. - Any person who shall set any spring or other gun, or any trap or device operating by the firing or explosion of gunpowder or any other explosive, and shall leave or permit the same to be left, except in the immediate presence of some competent person, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not more than 1 year, or by a fine of not more than 500 dollars, and the killing of any person by the firing of a gun or device so set shall be manslaughter.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.236 Former Law: See section 1 of Act 97 of 1875; being How., § 9114; CL 1897, § 11515; CL 1915, § 15250; and CL 1929, § 16782.

Analysis of Michigan Penal Code Section 236

The provided excerpt is from Act 328 of 1931, which contains Section 236 of the Michigan Penal Code. This section addresses the act of setting spring guns, traps, or devices that operate through the firing or explosion of gunpowder or any other explosive. It establishes the offense, penalties, and consequences for causing harm or death through the use of such devices.

Prohibition on Setting Spring Guns, Traps, or Devices

  1. It is a misdemeanor offense for any person to set any spring or other gun, trap, or device that operates by the firing or explosion of gunpowder or any other explosive.
  2. Leaving or permitting such devices to be left, except in the immediate presence of a competent person, is also considered an offense.
  3. The offense is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding 1 year or by a fine of up to $500.
  4. If a person is killed as a result of the firing of a gun or device that was set in violation of this section, the individual responsible for setting the gun or device shall be charged with manslaughter.

It is worth noting that Section 236 was enacted as part of Act 328 of 1931 and has been carried forward since then.

Please keep in mind that legal interpretations and applications may vary. Therefore, it is advisable to consult legal professionals or refer to the complete and up-to-date version of the Michigan Penal Code for precise and current information.

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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