Sec. 233. (1) A person who intentionally but without malice points or aims a firearm at or toward another person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both. (2) This section does not apply to a peace officer of this state or another state, or of a local unit of government of this state or another state, or of the United States, performing his or her duties as a peace officer. As used in this section, "peace officer" means that term as defined in section 215.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.233
Pointing or aiming firearm at another person; misdemeanor; penalty; exception; "peace officer defined."
Applied in 12 court decisions — leading case People v. Joeseype Johnson (1979)
Most recently applied in Mich. Gun Owners, Inc. v. Ann Arbor Pub. Sch. (July 2018)
1931, Act 328, Eff
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