Michigan law Sections 762.4 to 762.6 outline jurisdiction rules for criminal cases involving offenses near boundary lines, injuries causing death across counties, and crimes on navigable waters. These provisions specify where prosecutions can occur based on the location of the offense or the resulting death, ensuring proper jurisdiction regardless of boundary discrepancies or location of the act.
Jurisdiction is valid if the offense occurs within 100 rods of the boundary, and it cannot be questioned after the jury is sworn unless evidence shows the offense was more than 100 rods outside the boundary.
Yes, if a wound or injury inflicted in one county results in death in another, the offense can be prosecuted in either county.
Charges can be filed in the county where the death occurs, whether on navigable waters, high seas, or land, regardless of state boundaries.
Yes, crimes on the high seas or navigable waters that result in death can be prosecuted in the county where the death occurs.