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Code · U.S. Code · Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 51— HOMICIDE · § 1113

§ 1113. Attempt to commit murder or manslaughter

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Except as provided in section 113 of this title, whoever, within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, attempts to commit murder or manslaughter, shall, for an attempt to commit murder be imprisoned not more than twenty years or fined under this title, or both, and for an attempt to commit manslaughter be imprisoned not more than seven years or fined under this title, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 756; Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7058(c), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4403; Pub. L. 101–647, title XXXV, § 3534, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4925; Pub. L. 104–132, title VII, § 705(a)(5), Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1295.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 456 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 277, 35 Stat. 1143).
Words “within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States” were added in view of definitive section 7 of this title, and section was rearranged to more clearly express intent of existing law.
Mandatory punishment provision was rephrased in the alternative.
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  • June 25, 1948, ch. 645
  • 62 Stat. 756
  • Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7058(c)
  • 102 Stat. 4403
  • Pub. L. 101–647, title XXXV, § 3534
  • 104 Stat. 4925
  • Pub. L. 104–132, title VII, § 705(a)(5)
  • 110 Stat. 1295
  • Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 277
  • 35 Stat. 1143
  • Pub. L. 104–132
  • Pub. L. 101–647
  • Pub. L. 100–690
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§ 1113
Attempt to commit murder or manslaughter
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 756
Pub. L.Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, § 7058(c)
Stat.102 Stat. 4403
Pub. L.Pub. L. 101–647, title XXXV, § 3534
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