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Michigan's Domestic Violence Statute Michigan laws define domestic violence as an assault or an assault and battery by a: * spouse * former spouse * person residing or having resided in the same household as the victim * person having a child in common with the victim Domestic Assault [MCL 750.81] Victim need not be injured!

Criminal Penalties

1st Conviction (misdemeanor): Up to 93 days in jail and/or $500 fine

2nd Conviction (misdemeanor): Up to 1 Year in jail and/or $1,000 fine

3rd Conviction (felony): Up to 2 Years in Prison and/or $2,500 fine Aggravated Domestic Assault [MCL 750.81a] Victim must receive serious or aggravated injuries (medical attention)

Criminal Penalties

1st Conviction (misdemeanor): Up to 1 Year in Jail and/or $1,000 fine

2nd Conviction (felony): Up to 2 Years in Prison and/or $2,5000 fine

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