18 U.S.C. § 1655Chapter 81
§1655. Assault on commander as piracy
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§1655. Assault on commander as piracy
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.
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.
Last amended: December 31, 2024
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