Michigan Laws

JCOIN Drug Induced Homicide Specific

Question:

Does the state authorize the prosecution of accidental drug-related deaths as homicide?

Answer:

Yes

This answer is derived from 1 section of law

Citation:

citation 1: see full citation

A person who delivers a schedule 1 or 2 controlled substance, other than marihuana, to another person in violation of section 7401 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7401, that is consumed by that person or any other person and that causes the death of that person or other person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for life or any term of years. see full law

since 2006-01-01
verified through 2019-01-01