FEDERAL · 18 U.S.C. · Chapter 81
Assault on commander as piracy
18 U.S.C. § 1655
Title18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter81 — PIRACY AND PRIVATEERING
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18 U.S.C. § 1655.
Text
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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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.
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