In the past articles, we have discussed individual crimes and organized crimes. These are crimes that an individual either does or those that corporations do. In this article, let us start our discussion on one particular set of crimes that is not unique to Michigan but happens everywhere - gang crimes. What are gang crimes? How is it defined in Michigan? Read on this article to learn more about it.
What Are Gang Crimes in Michigan?
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.411 defines gang crimes in Michigan, to wit:
Causing, encouraging, recruiting, soliciting, or coercing another to join, participate in, or assist gang in felony; violation as felony; threat of injury or damage as felony; additional sentence; definitions.
What Are The Penalties for Gang Crimes in Michigan?
The following are the provisions discussing penalties for gang crimes in Michigan:
Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.732. Record of cases; forwarding abstract of record or report to secretary of state; settlement; abstracts forwarded; "felony in which a motor vehicle was used" defined; statement; "felony in which a commercial motor vehicle was used" defined; certification that all abstracts forwarded; noncompliance as misconduct in office; location and public inspection of abstracts; entering abstracts on master driving record; exceptions; informing courts of violations; entering order of reversal in book or index; modifications; abstract as part of written notice to appear; immediate report; expunction prohibited.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.157b. Solicitation to commit murder or felony; penalty; affirmative defense.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.157c. Recruiting, inducing, soliciting, or coercing minor to commit felony.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.159f — 750.159x. Criminal enterprises chapter.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.159j. Violation as felony; penalties; imposition of costs; order to criminally forfeit property; additional authority of court; conditions for entering order of criminal forfeiture; attorney fees; determination of extent of property; property not reachable; retention of property by law enforcement agency; disposition of money seized; seizure; other criminal or civil remedies not precluded.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.159q. Burden of proof; evidence; return or disposal of property; notice; estoppel from denial of allegations in civil trial; admissibility of testimony.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.316. First degree murder; penalty; definitions.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.411l. Fourth-degree money laundering.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.411m. Third-degree money laundering.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.411n. Second-degree money laundering.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.411o. First-degree money laundering.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.411u. Associate or member of gang; commission or attempt to commit felony; membership in gang as motive, means, or opportunity; penalty; definitions; consecutive sentence.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.411v. Causing, encouraging, recruiting, soliciting, or coercing another to join, participate in, or assist gang in felony; violation as felony; threat of injury or damage as felony; additional sentence; definitions.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.450. Aiding, assisting, or abetting; penalty.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.479c. Person informed of criminal investigation by peace officer; prohibited conduct; violation; penalty; exception; definitions.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.529a. Carjacking; felony; penalty; “in the course of committing a larceny of a motor vehicle” defined; consecutive sentence.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 767.39. Abolition of distinction between accessory and principal.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.1. Authority and power of court; crimes for which juvenile to be sentenced as adult; fingerprints as condition to sentencing; hearing at juvenile's sentencing; determination; criteria; waiver; violation of MCL 333.7403; statement on record; transcript; reimbursement provision in order of commitment; disposition of collections; order to intercept tax refunds and initiate offset proceedings; notice; order directed to person responsible for juvenile's support; hearing; copy of order; retention of jurisdiction over juvenile; annual review; examination of juvenile's annual report; forwarding report.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 777.16t. MCL 750.409b to 750.411x(5); Felonies to which chapter applicable.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 777.16y. MCL 750.520b(2) to 750.532; felonies to which chapter applicable.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 777.43. Continuing pattern of criminal behavior.
Is there any Civil or Administrative Actions in Gang Crimes in Michigan?
Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.732. Record of cases; forwarding abstract of paper or report to secretary of state; settlement; abstracts forwarded; "felony in which a motor vehicle was used" defined; statement; "felony in which a commercial motor vehicle was used" determined; certification that all abstracts forwarded; noncompliance as misconduct in office; location and public inspection of abstracts; entering abstracts on master driving record; exceptions; informing courts of violations; entering order of reversal in book or index; modifications; abstract as part of written notice to appear; immediate report; expunction prohibited.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.159f — 750.159x. Criminal enterprises chapter.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.159j. Violation as felony; penalties; imposition of costs; order to criminally forfeit property; additional authority of court; conditions for entering order of criminal forfeiture; attorney fees; determination of extent of property; property not reachable; retention of property by law enforcement agency; disposition of money seized; seizure; other criminal or civil remedies not precluded.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.159q. Burden of proof; evidence; return or disposal of property; notice; estoppel from denial of allegations in civil trial; admissibility of testimony.
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