Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 767.55 (2026)

Indictment; allegation of certain matters in the alternative.

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THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Act 175 of 1927

767.55 Indictment; allegation of certain matters in the alternative.

Sec. 55.

In an indictment for an offense which is constituted of 1 or more of several acts, or which may be committed by 1 or more of several means, or with 1 or more of several intents, or which may produce 1 or more of several results, 2 or more of such acts, means, intents or results may be charged in the alternative.

History: 1927, Act 175, Eff. Sept. 5, 1927 ;-- CL 1929, 17269 ;-- CL 1948, 767.55

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1975–1977 · leading case: People v. Willie Johnson, 255 N.W.2d 207 (Mich. Ct. App. 1977).

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People v. Willie Johnson, 255 N.W.2d 207 (Mich. Ct. App. 1977). “…1 or more of several results, 2 or more of such acts, means, intents or results may be charged in the alternative.” MCLA 767.55; MSA 28.995.”

People v. Anderson, 233 N.W.2d 620 (Mich. Ct. App. 1975). “1 MCLA 767.55; MSA 28.995 provides: "In an indictment for an offense which is constituted of 1 or more of several acts, or which may be committed by 1 or more of several means, or with 1 or more of several intents, or which may produce 1 or more of several results, 2 or more of…”

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