Michigan Laws For Person Biting Off Part of Another Person's BodyPhoto by P.A.U.L.A on Unsplash Photo by P.A.U.L.A on Unsplash loading... When people hear about someone being bitten, they usually assume it involves a dog attack. In Michigan, biting off a part of another person's body is generally prosecuted as mayhem, or assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. Get our free mobile appThe 28-year-old former boyfriend attempted to have doctors fix his tongue without success. This has permanently altered his life, which could lead to a civil suit if Huffman gets convicted.