Sec. 7. Felony—The term "felony" when used in this act, shall be construed to mean an offense for which the offender, on conviction may be punished by death, or by imprisonment in state prison.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.7
Felony; definition
Applied in 17 court decisions — leading case People v. Smith (1985)
Most recently applied in People of Michigan v. Tarone Devon Washington (June 2018)
1931, Act 328, Eff
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