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Maritime offencesPossibly — unconfirmed
Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
§ 2280 — Violence against maritime navigationPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 20 years; death results → death or any term of years up to life; threat to navigation → 0–5 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.
§§ 2271–2279 — Destruction of vessels and related maritime offencesPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 20 years (reported maximum across these sections)
- 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.
Individual section maxima not yet confirmed.
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: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real
charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.