Michigan Assault Law
Michigan Assault Defense
What you're facing under MCL 750.81, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Michigan (MI) law.
Offense Class
93-day Misdemeanor
Maximum Penalty
93 days
Maximum Fine
$500
Mandatory Minimum
Michigan imposes a mandatory minimum of None for this charge. Charge reductions or alternative sentencing are questions worth raising before the plea is entered.
Penalty Range in Michigan
Charge Enhancements
These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Michigan:
- Domestic violence: 93-day misdemeanor (same statute, different track)
- Second DV offense: 1-year misdemeanor — MCL 750.81(4)
- Third DV offense: Class E Felony — MCL 750.81(5)
Michigan-Specific Detail
Michigan combines assault and battery into one offense. Simple assault is the uncompleted act; battery is the completed touching. Both charged under MCL 750.81.
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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Michigan assault possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.