Michigan law prohibits selling explosives like gunpowder, dynamite, or blasting caps to minors without parental consent, and sets penalties for causing death or injury with explosives or firearms. It includes serious felony charges for destructive acts involving explosives and manslaughter for discharging firearms resulting in death, with certain exemptions for peace officers. These laws aim to regulate explosive sales and firearm use to prevent harm and ensure public safety.
Minors cannot be sold bulk gunpowder, dynamite, blasting caps, or nitroglycerine without written consent from a parent or guardian.
Anyone who places explosives intending to destroy property and causes death can face life imprisonment or a lengthy prison sentence.
No, peace officers performing their official duties are exempt from manslaughter charges under Michigan law.
The person can be charged with manslaughter, which involves causing death through intentional but non-malicious firearm discharge.