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PiracyVerified against official source
Verified against official source
This range was checked against the official legal text. Last verified: 2026-10-19.
Statutory range
§ 1651 — Piracy under the law of nations
- Imprisonment
- Life imprisonment
- Fine
- No fine stated in § 1651
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: Sibling Chapter 81 penalties; priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real
charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.