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750.157c – Recruiting, inducing, soliciting, or coercing minor to commit felony | Michigan Law

Michigan law prohibits adults from coercing minors under 17 to commit felonies, with penalties including imprisonment and fines.

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750.157c – Recruiting, inducing, soliciting, or coercing minor to commit felony

Michigan Penal Code § 750.157c

Summary

This law makes it a felony for anyone 17 or older to recruit, induce, solicit, or coerce a minor under 17 to commit or attempt to commit a felony. Penalties include imprisonment and fines. The law aims to prevent the exploitation of minors in criminal activities.

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In simple terms: Michigan law prohibits adults from coercing minors under 17 to commit felonies, with penalties including imprisonment and fines.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.