Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.6 (2026)

Division of crime.

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THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE

Act 328 of 1931

750.6 Division of crime.

Sec. 6.

Division of crime—A crime is:

1. A felony; or

2. A misdemeanor.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 750.6

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1985–2023 · leading case: People v. Tennyson, 790 N.W.2d 354 (Mich. 2010).

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People v. Tennyson, 790 N.W.2d 354 (Mich. 2010). · cites it 2× “I further note, in response to the majority’s fears, that the low thresholds established by MCL 750.145 are arguably consistent with the nature of the crime.”

People v. Smith, 378 N.W.2d 384 (Mich. 1985). · cites it 2× “Crimes are divided into "felonies" and "misdemeanors," MCL 750.6; MSA 28.196. A "felony" is an "offense for which the offender, on conviction may be punished by death, or by imprisonment in state prison.”

Sanford N Lakin v. Barbara Rund (Mich. Ct. App. 2016). “A “misdemeanor” is “any act or omission, not a felony, is punishable according to law, by a fine, penalty or forfeiture, and imprisonment,” MCL 750.8, or “any act [that] is prohibited by .”

People of Michigan v. Travon Dontrell Terry-Outlaw (Mich. Ct. App. 2023). “5; MCL 750.6; MCL 750.8; see also People v Hanrahan, 75 Mich 611, 619-620 ; 42 NW 1124 (1889) (“The word ‘crime’ is applicable to both a felony and ‘misdemeanor.”

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