Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 18 : Section 1655


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 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.
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