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Attacks on protected officialsPossibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

§ 1751(a) — Killing a protected personPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Punished as in 18 U.S.C. §§ 1111–1112
Fine
Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)

§ 1751(b) — KidnappingPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Any term of years up to life; death results → death or any term up to life
Fine
Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)

§ 1751(c) — Attempt to kill / kidnapPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Any term of years up to life
Fine
Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)

§ 1751(d) — ConspiracyPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Any term of years up to life; death results → death or any term up to life
Fine
Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)

§ 1751(e)(1) — Assault on a § 1751(a)(1) personPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
0 (no mandatory prison) – 10 years
Fine
Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)

0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.

§ 1751(e)(2) — Assault on staffPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
0 (no mandatory prison) – 1 year; dangerous weapon or personal injury → 0–10 years
Fine
Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)

0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.

§ 351 — Congressional / presidential assassination provisionsPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Reported as mirroring § 1751
Fine
Per § 3571 cap (see fine-cap note)

Not yet confirmed against official text.

Source

Statute
18 U.S.C. §§ 1751, 351
Official source
uscode.house.gov
Verification status
§ 1751 verified from official text; § 351 reported as mirroring § 1751, not yet confirmed.
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: State law, priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.