Michigan law abolishes the legal distinction between accessories and principals in a crime, allowing anyone involved in the commission of an offense to be prosecuted and punished equally. It also details the process for filing criminal information, requiring proper jurisdiction and official subscription by the prosecuting attorney. These provisions streamline criminal liability and court procedures.
Michigan law abolishes the distinction between accessories and principals, allowing all involved in a crime to be prosecuted and punished equally.
The criminal information must be filed by the prosecuting attorney or an assistant, in the court with proper jurisdiction after proper procedures.
MCL 767.39 states that anyone involved in a crime, whether directly or indirectly, can be prosecuted and punished as if they committed the offense.
The information must be filed in the proper court after a magistrate's return and must be subscribed by the prosecuting attorney or an assistant.