Virtually all of the crimes committed in Michigan have a different background story, a different cause, a different result. For that reason, sentences depend on many variables, including the arguments made by experienced attorneys. Still, for the purpose of simplifying court processes, felonies in Michigan are broken down into classes. We’ve discussed Class A Felonies in past blogs, and now we’re presenting the basics you might want to know about Class B Felonies.
What are Class B Felonies?
Class B Felonies are generally punishable by up to 20 years in prison, but sentencing ranges could increase for repeat offenders or due to other factors that were involved. An attempted Class B Felony would be considered a Class E offense for legal purposes.
The following detailed list includes many of the Class B Felonies in Michigan, based on the state’s sentencing guidelines.
• Operating a vehicle while intoxicated or impaired or with the presence of a controlled substance, causing death to certain persons
• Operating a vehicle with alcohol content of 0.17 grams or more with prior conviction and causing death
• Delivery/manufacture of 50 or more but less than 450 grams of certain schedule 1 or 2 controlled substances
• Delivery or manufacture of methamphetamine
• Delivering a controlled substance or GBL with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct
• Operating or maintaining a controlled substance laboratory in the presence of a minor
• Operating or maintaining a controlled substance laboratory involving hazardous waste
• Operating or maintaining a controlled substance laboratory near certain places
• Operating or maintaining a controlled substance laboratory involving methamphetamine
• Possession of 50-450 grams of certain schedule 1 or 2 controlled substances
• Disposing of waste – extreme indifference to human life
• First-degree arson
• Arson of insurance building or structure
• Assaulting, resisting, or obstructing certain persons causing death
• First-degree home invasion
• Leaving a child unattended in a vehicle resulting in death
• Second-degree child abuse – second or subsequent offense
• Buying or selling an individual
• Second-degree child abuse in the presence of another child
• Producing child sexually abusive activity or material
• Racketeering
• Embezzlement by agent of $100,000 or more
• Embezzlement of vulnerable adult
• Sending or placing an explosive causing property damage
• Explosives violation involving a vulnerable target causing death or injury
• Discharging a firearm in or at a dwelling or potentially occupied structure or from a vehicle, causing serious impairment
• Placing an offensive or injurious substance causing property damage
• Manufacturing or possessing an explosive or incendiary device causing property damage
• Threats to extort money
• Residential mortgage fraud violation involving loan value of more than $100,000
• First-degree money laundering
• Gang membership felonies
• Poisoning food, drink, medicine, or water supply causing property damage
• Human trafficking – obtain minor for commercial sexual activity or for forced labor or services
• First-degree fleeing and eluding
• Third-degree criminal sexual conduct
• Soliciting or providing material support for terrorism or terrorist acts
Get Help Immediately
If you or someone you know has been accused of a serious crime, it’s important to get help immediately. Consult with a qualified attorney, and contact us if someone needs help paying for bail to get out of jail. We can be reached by phone at (810) 605-5555 or through our Detroit Bail Bonds in Port Huron website.
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