Michigan Laws 780.621a – Definitions
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As used in this act:
(a) “Conviction” means a judgment entered by a court upon a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill, or nolo contendere, or upon a jury verdict or court finding that a defendant is guilty or guilty but mentally ill.
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 780.621a
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Felony: means either of the following, as applicable:
(i) For purposes of the offense to be set aside, felony means a violation of a penal law of this state that is punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year or that is designated by law to be a felony. See Michigan Laws 780.621Misdemeanor: means a violation of any of the following:
(i) A penal law of this state, another state, an Indian tribe, or the United States that is not a felony. See Michigan Laws 780.621Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose. Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court. Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
(b) “Traffic offense” means a violation of the Michigan vehicle code, Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, being section 257.1 to 257.923 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to that act, which violation involves the operation of a vehicle and at the time of the violation is a felony or misdemeanor.