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Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.321

Manslaughter

Applied in 357 court decisions — leading case People v. Lorentzen (1972)

Most recently applied in People v. Pinkney (May 2018)

1931, Act 328, Eff

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Sec. 321. Manslaughter—Any person who shall commit the crime of manslaughter shall be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison, not more than 15 years or by fine of not more than 7,500 dollars, or both, at the discretion of the court.

Official source: Michigan Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Michigan statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.