Terms Used In Michigan Laws 259.323

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
  (1) An individual who violates section 21 or 22 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
  (2) This section does not affect the ability to investigate or to arrest, prosecute, or convict an individual for any other violation of a law of this state.