Murder or manslaughter — Us Code Code § 3236
Us Code Code § 3236 — Murder or manslaughter. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 3236. Murder or manslaughter
In all cases of murder or manslaughter, the offense shall be deemed to have been committed at the place where the injury was inflicted, or the poison administered or other means employed which caused the death, without regard to the place where the death occurs.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 826.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §553 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, §336, 35 Stat. 1152).
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