2006 Michigan Compiled Laws - Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.234b Intentionally discharging firearm at dwelling or occupied structure as felony; penalty; exceptions; definitions.
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Act 328 of 1931 750.234b Intentionally discharging firearm at dwelling or occupied structure as felony; penalty; exceptions; definitions. Sec. 234b. (1) Except as provided in subsection (3) or (4), an individual who intentionally discharges a firearm at a facility that he or she knows or has reason to believe is a dwelling or an occupied structure is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years, or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both. (2) An individual who intentionally discharges a firearm in a facility that he or she knows or has reason to believe is an occupied structure in reckless disregard for the safety of any individual is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years, or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both. (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to a peace officer of this state or another state, or of a local unit of government of this state or another state, or of the United States, performing his or her duties as a peace officer. (4) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to an individual who discharges a firearm in self-defense or the defense of another individual. (5) As used in this section: (a) "Dwelling" means a facility habitually used by 1 or more individuals as a place of abode, whether or not an individual is present in the facility. (b) "Occupied structure" means a facility in which 1 or more individuals are present. (c) "Peace officer" means that term as defined in section 215.
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