Sec. 413. Taking possession of and driving away a motor vehicle—Any person who shall, wilfully and without authority, take possession of and drive or take away, and any person who shall assist in or be a party to such taking possession, driving or taking away of any motor vehicle, belonging to another, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 5 years.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.413
Motor vehicle; taking possession and driving away
Applied in 147 court decisions — leading case 62 Mich. App. 258 - People v. Peterson (1975)
Most recently applied in People v. Veeder (September 2019)
1931, Act 328, Eff
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