Michigan law sections 750.157w and 750.158 address the fraudulent use of financial transaction devices to withdraw or transfer funds in violation of contractual limits, especially when involving multiple offenses or large amounts. The law details criteria for enhanced sentencing based on prior convictions and how those convictions are established. Section 750.158 pertains to crimes against nature or sodomy, outlining penalties for such offenses.
A violation occurs when someone withdraws or transfers $20,000 or more using a financial device in violation of contractual limits, especially if they have prior similar convictions.
Amounts withdrawn or transferred in separate incidents within 12 months can be combined to determine if the total meets or exceeds the $20,000 threshold for charges.
If the prosecutor seeks an enhanced sentence due to prior convictions, they must list them in the complaint, and the court will determine their existence without a jury.
The law specifies penalties for such offenses, but the exact penalties are detailed in section 750.158, which is not fully provided here.