Michigan — Statute

750.159j – Violation as felony; penalties; imposition of costs; order to criminally forfeit property; additional authority of court; conditions for entering order of criminal forfeiture; attorney fees; determination of extent of property; property not reachable; retention of property by law enforcement agency; disposition of money seized; seizure; other criminal or civil remedies not precluded | Michigan Law

Michigan Penal Code section 750.159j details felony penalties for violations, court-ordered forfeitures, costs, and property seizure procedures.

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750.159j – Violation as felony; penalties; imposition of costs; order to criminally forfeit property; additional authority of court; conditions for entering order of criminal forfeiture; attorney fees; determination of extent of property; property not reachable; retention of property by law enforcement agency; disposition of money seized; seizure; other criminal or civil remedies not precluded

Michigan Penal Code § 750.159j

Summary

Michigan law under section 750.159j establishes that violations of section 159i are classified as felonies, punishable by up to 20 years in prison or a $100,000 fine. The law also authorizes courts to impose additional penalties, including court costs and criminal forfeiture of property related to the violation. Courts have broad authority to order property forfeiture, determine the extent of property involved, and handle seized assets, without precluding other criminal or civil remedies.

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