Michigan has three degrees of retail fraud: 1st Degree ($1,000 or more stolen; or 2nd Degree + prior conviction): Felony; up to 5 years in prison and/or $10,000 fine (or 3x merchandise's value) 2nd Degree ($200 - under $1,000 stolen; or 3rd Degree + prior conviction): Misdemeanor; up to 1 year in jail and/or $2,000 fine (or 3x merchandise's value)
Because so many underlying causes contribute to it, respiratory failure is a com-. mon and major cause of illness and death. It is the main cause of death from. pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which together. comprise the third-leading cause of death in the United States today. It is also.
Respiratory failure also can occur if your lungs can't properly remove carbon dioxide (a waste gas) from your blood. Too much carbon dioxide in your blood can harm your body's organs. Both of these problemsâa low oxygen level and a high carbon dioxide level in the bloodâcan occur at the same time. Diseases and conditions that affect your breathing can cause respiratory failure.