New MI Laws 2013

New Michigan Laws to Take Effect

To toll the statute of limitations until the government decides whether someone committed the crime for kidnapping, extortion, AWIM, a/ murder, manslaughter, first degree home invasion.

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%28w3geab55bleyzdasp5d2v2mj%29%29/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=2011-SB-0726

A deferral under MCL 769.4a for domestic violence first offense charge in MI is now a prior conviction for purposes of enhancing Domestic violence charges.

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2011-2012/billenrolled/Senate/htm/2011-SNB-0845.htm

MI Domestic violence third offense is now a 5 year felony instead of a 2 year felony in Michigan. Fines also are higher.

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2011-2012/billconcurred/Senate/htm/2011-SCB-0847.htm

New crime of Assault by Strangulation or Suffocation in Michigan. This new law allows that anytime a police report indicates finger prints on the complainant's neck, it can result in a 10 year felony charge in Michigan.

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2011-2012/billconcurred/Senate/htm/2011-SCB-0848.htm

PA 372 of 2012: MI Criminal Sexual Conduct on one's foster kids.

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2011-2012/billconcurred/Senate/htm/2012-SCB-0934.htm

Attorney Daniel D. Hajji is an Oakland County Defense Attorney with main office in Farmington Hills, Michigan. To set a free consultation, call us at (248) 782-8322 or submit an online criminal defense contact form request.