FEDERAL · 18 U.S.C. · Chapter 81
Assault on commander as piracy
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
Whoever, being a seaman, lays violent hands upon his commander, to hinder and prevent his fighting in defense of his vessel or the goods intrusted to him, is a pirate, and shall be imprisoned for life.
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Source Credit
History
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 774.)
Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §485 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, §294, 35 Stat. 1146).
A minor verbal change was made.
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §485 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, §294, 35 Stat. 1146).
A minor verbal change was made.