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Michigan Criminal Code: Flag and Coat-of-Arms

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Mutilation

Published: 9 months ago

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.246 Mutilation. Sec. 246.

Mutilation of flag, etc. - Any person who shall publicly mutilate, deface, defile, defy, trample upon or by word or act cast contempt upon any such flag, standard, color, ensign, coat-of-arms or shield, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.246 Former Law: See sections 3 and 5 of Act 222 of 1923, being CL 1929, §§ 17089 and 17091.

Analysis of Michigan Penal Code Section 246

The provided excerpt is from Act 328 of 1931, which includes Section 246 of the Michigan Penal Code. This section addresses the offense of mutilation of flags, standards, colors, ensigns, coats-of-arms, or shields, and outlines the associated penalties.

Mutilation of Flags and Coats-of-Arms

  1. Section 246 establishes that the act of publicly mutilating, defacing, defiling, defying, trampling upon, or casting contempt upon any flag, standard, color, ensign, coat-of-arms, or shield is considered a misdemeanor offense.
  2. The section aims to preserve the dignity and respect accorded to flags, standards, colors, ensigns, coats-of-arms, or shields by criminalizing acts that intentionally damage or show contempt towards these symbols.

Historical Context

Section 246, enacted as part of Act 328 of 1931, addresses the offense of mutilating flags, standards, colors, ensigns, coats-of-arms, or shields in a public setting. It is important to note that this analysis is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. For accurate and up-to-date information, it is advisable to consult legal professionals or refer to the complete and current version of the Michigan Penal Code.

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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