Sec. 37.
(1) Offense variable 7 is aggravated physical abuse. Score offense variable 7 by determining which of the following apply and by assigning the number of points attributable to the 1 that has the highest number of points:
(3) As used in this section, "sadism" means conduct that subjects a victim to extreme or prolonged pain or humiliation and is inflicted to produce suffering or for the offender's gratification.
History: Add. 1998, Act 317, Eff. Dec. 15, 1998 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 137, Eff. Apr. 22, 2002 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 137, Eff. Jan. 5, 2016
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapters 760 - 777 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Act 175 of 1927 - The Code of Criminal Procedure (760.1 - 777.69)
175-1927-XVII - Chapter XVII Sentencing Guidelines (777.1...777.69)
175-1927-XVII-4 - Part 4 Offense Variables (777.31...777.49a)
Section 777.31 - Aggravated Use of Weapon; Definitions.
Section 777.32 - Lethal Potential of Weapon Possessed or Used.
Section 777.34 - Psychological Injury to Victim.
Section 777.35 - Psychological Injury to Member of Victim's Family.
Section 777.36 - Intent to Kill or Injure Another Individual.
Section 777.37 - Offense Variable 7; Aggravated Physical Abuse; “Sadism” Defined.
Section 777.38 - Victim Asportation or Captivity.
Section 777.39 - Offense Variable 9; Number of Victims; Scoring.
Section 777.40 - Exploitation of Vulnerable Victim.
Section 777.41 - Criminal Sexual Penetration.
Section 777.42 - Contemporaneous Felonious Criminal Acts.
Section 777.43 - Continuing Pattern of Criminal Behavior.
Section 777.44 - Offender's Role.
Section 777.45 - Aggravated Controlled Substance Offenses; Definitions.
Section 777.46 - Property Obtained, Damaged, Lost, or Destroyed.