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30. July 2007: Larceny
This crime consists of a taking, and carrying away, of tangible personal property, of another, by trespass, with intent to permanently deprive. The property must be personal property, it must be tangible, and it must have some value. The property has to be taken from someone with possession. If the taker has custody of the item, as where the item has been borrowed and then never returned, then it is not larceny. On the other hand, if the property is lost or mislaid, it could be larceny because it is regarded as constructively in the possession of the owner. Abandoned property has no owner and cannot be the subject of larceny. Furthermore, ...More12. July 2007: Expunging Criminal Records - Michigan
Expunging criminal records is addressed in Michigan Public Act 1965, entitled, Setting Aside Convictions, and codified at MCL 780.621 to MCL 780.624. According to the law, a person is eligible to file an application to expunge a criminal record if they have been convicted of not more than one criminal offense; it has been at least five years from the conviction or imprisonment; and the conviction was not for a felony / attempt for which the maximum punishment is life imprisonment, a crime involving rape or a traffic offense.The application fee is ...More