Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.5 : — MICHIGAN PENAL CODEDEFINITIONS — "Crime" defined TEXT PDF "Crime" means an act or omission forbidden by law which is not designated as a civil infraction, and which is punishable upon conviction by any 1 or more of the following: (a) Imprisonment. (b) Fine not designated a civil fine. (c) Removal from office. (d) Disqualification to hold an office of trust, honor, or profit under the state. (e) Other penal discipline. MCL 750.5 1931, Act 328, Eff. 9/18/1931 ;--CL 1948, 750.5 ;--Am. 1978, Act 513, Eff. 3/30/1979 .