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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
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.