Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 18 : Section 1659


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 1659. Attack to plunder vessel

      Whoever, upon the high seas or other waters within the admiralty
    and maritime jurisdiction of the United States, by surprise or open
    force, maliciously attacks or sets upon any vessel belonging to
    another, with an intent unlawfully to plunder the same, or to
    despoil any owner thereof of any moneys, goods, or merchandise
    laden on board thereof, shall be fined under this title or
    imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.



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