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Code · U.S. Code · Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 81— PIRACY AND PRIVATEERING · § 1655

§ 1655. Assault on commander as piracy

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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.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 774.)
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.
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  • June 25, 1948, ch. 645
  • 62 Stat. 774
  • Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 294
  • 35 Stat. 1146
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§ 1655
Assault on commander as piracy
ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 774
ActMar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 294
Stat.35 Stat. 1146
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