Michigan § 750.404 - Desertion from military service.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.404 — Desertion from military service., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 750.404. Desertion from military service.
Any person who has enlisted into the service of the United States, or of this state, and who was sworn into such service, or who offers himself or herself as a substitute for a citizen of this state duly drafted into the service of the United States or of this state and after being duly sworn into such service, deserts the same, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.404 cover?
Section 750.404 ("Desertion from military service.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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