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MI SB0848
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Establishes strangulation or suffocation as a form of assault with intent to do great bodily harm, less than the crime of murder.
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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.
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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