Michigan law Sections 768.33 to 768.35 establish rules regarding offenses of different degrees, protections for discharged or acquitted prisoners, and procedures for guilty pleas. They prevent multiple prosecutions for different degrees of the same offense, clarify that acquitted individuals are not liable for costs, and require judges to verify the validity of guilty pleas before sentencing.
No, under Michigan law, once you are acquitted or convicted of an offense of a certain degree, you cannot be tried or convicted for a different degree of the same offense.
No, individuals who are acquitted or discharged are not liable for costs, fees, or charges for subsistence while in custody.
The judge must investigate to ensure the plea was made freely, with full knowledge of the charges, and without undue influence, before pronouncing sentence.
The judge must vacate the plea, enter a not guilty plea, and order a trial to resolve the case.