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Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.328 (2026)

Death due to explosives; placed with intent to destroy building or object.

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THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE


Act 328 of 1931


750.328 Death due to explosives; placed with intent to destroy building or object.

Sec. 328.

    Death from explosives placed with intent to destroy, etc., building or object—Any person who with intent to destroy, throw down or injure the whole or any part of any building or object, places or causes to be placed in, upon, under, against or near such building or object any gun powder or other explosive substance which upon explosion causes the death of any person, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for life or any term of years.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.328

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1982–2024 · leading case: People v. O'donnell, 339 N.W.2d 540 (Mich. Ct. App. 1983).
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People v. O'donnell, 339 N.W.2d 540 (Mich. Ct. App. 1983). · cites it 5× “However, we believe that the Legislature’s difference in treatment with respect to persons convicted pursuant to this statute as compared to those convicted pursuant to MCL 750.328; MSA 28.560 constitutes a denial of equal protection.”
People v. West, 317 N.W.2d 261 (Mich. Ct. App. 1982). · cites it 2× “550, death due to explosives with the intent to destroy a building or object, MCL 750.328; MSA 28.560, perjury committed in court in a trial for a capital crime, MCL 750.”
People v. Blythe, 339 N.W.2d 399 (Mich. 1983). “559, death due to explosives with the intent to destroy a building or object, MCL 750.328; MSA 28.560, perjury committed in court in a trial for a capital crime, MCL 750.”
Dujuan Quinn v. State of Michigan (Mich. Ct. App. 2024). “207 imposed a sentence of mandatory life imprisonment without parole for placing explosives with intent to destroy causing personal injury; and MCL 750.328 imposed a sentence of parolable life or a term of years for placing explosives with intent to destroy causing death.”
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