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MI SB0848

Bill

Status

Passed

12/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Steven Bieda

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan criminal law to make assault by strangulation or suffocation a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.

  • Defines "strangulation or suffocation" as intentionally impeding normal breathing or blood circulation by applying pressure on the throat or neck, or by blocking the nose or mouth of another person.

  • Establishes strangulation or suffocation as a form of assault with intent to do great bodily harm, less than the crime of murder.

  • Allows a person to be charged, convicted, or punished for any other violations of law arising from the same conduct as the strangulation or suffocation offense.

  • Takes effect April 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Crimes; other; assault by strangulation or suffocation as assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder; specify. Amends sec. 84 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.84).

Crimes, other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0367'12

12/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary11/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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