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.
Removing Ventilatory Life Support. A number of serious illnesses or injuries can lead to respiratory failure. This condition is characterized by the inability of the heart and lung systems to maintain adequate tissue oxygenation and to remove carbon dioxide from the lungs. Respiratory failure is a critical condition requiring immediate emergency treatment to prevent death.