Federal · Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure

18 U.S.C. § 34: Penalty when death results

Felony

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A person convicted of a crime under this chapter that causes someone's death may face the death penalty or life imprisonment.

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Whoever is convicted of any crime prohibited by this chapter, which has resulted in the death of any person, shall be subject also to the death penalty or to imprisonment for life.

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