Plain-Language Summary

This section addresses criminal offenses related to manslaughter resulting from the use of medicine or instruments to intentionally harm a pregnant woman or her unborn child, with specific provisions on explosives and speed regulations. It establishes penalties for causing death through such actions and outlines restrictions on carrying explosives on passenger vehicles. The law emphasizes intent and prohibits certain dangerous activities to protect lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Administering medicine or using instruments to intentionally destroy a pregnant woman's child or her life, causing death, can lead to manslaughter charges.

Yes, it is illegal to carry explosives like dynamite or nitroglycerine on passenger boats, trains, or buses in Michigan.

No, immoderate speed is judged independently of the legal speed limit in Michigan.

The law requires proof of intent to destroy the child or harm the mother; necessity for such actions is not a defense.