Michigan Penal Code Sections 750.233 and 750.234 address the criminal offenses of pointing or aiming a firearm at another person and discharging a firearm intentionally without malice. Both sections specify that such acts are misdemeanors with penalties including fines and imprisonment, with exceptions for peace officers performing their official duties. The laws define the scope of prohibited conduct and clarify the role of peace officers in these situations.
Pointing a firearm at someone without malice is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail, a fine of up to $500, or both.
Yes, the law exempts peace officers performing their duties from penalties for pointing or discharging firearms at others.
Discharging a firearm intentionally at someone without malice is a misdemeanor with penalties, unless performed by a peace officer in the line of duty.
A peace officer is defined as an individual authorized to perform law enforcement duties, as specified in section 215 of the Michigan Penal Code.