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MI SB0387
Bill
Status
5/19/2011
Primary Sponsor
Tonya Schuitmaker
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AI Summary
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Changes terminology from "driver" to "operator" of a motor vehicle in the fleeing and eluding statute.
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Fourth-degree fleeing and eluding: felony punishable by imprisonment up to 2 years and fine up to $2,000.
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Third-degree fleeing and eluding: felony with 2-5 years imprisonment and fine up to $5,000 if violation results in collision, occurs in 35 mph or less zone, or individual has prior fleeing conviction.
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Second-degree fleeing and eluding: felony with 2-10 years imprisonment and fine up to $10,000 if violation causes serious bodily impairment or individual has prior first-, second-, or third-degree fleeing convictions or multiple fourth-degree convictions.
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First-degree fleeing and eluding: felony with 2-15 years imprisonment and fine up to $15,000 if violation results in death; conviction requires license suspension (third-degree and below) or revocation (second-degree and above).
Legislative Description
Crimes; fleeing and eluding; penalties for crime of fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer; provide mandatory minimum sentence. Amends sec. 479a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.479a).
Crimes, penalties
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Judiciary
9/25/2012