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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

Statute
18 U.S.C. § 1651 (Chapter 81)
Official source
uscode.house.gov
Verification status
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: Sibling Chapter 81 penalties; priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.