18 U.S.C. § 1113 – Attempt to Commit Murder or Manslaughter
This statute criminalizes attempts to commit murder or manslaughter under federal jurisdiction.
What this statute does.
Section 1113 makes it a federal offense to attempt to commit murder or manslaughter when the conduct occurs within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
This provision applies even when no death occurs. The offense turns on intent and a substantial step toward committing the underlying homicide.
Covered conduct.
The statute applies to:
- An attempt to commit murder, or
- An attempt to commit manslaughter
The underlying definitions of murder and manslaughter come from §§ 1111 and 1112, respectively.
Jurisdictional scope.
Section 1113 applies only within federal special maritime and territorial jurisdiction. It does not override state attempt statutes for conduct outside federal jurisdiction.
Penalties.
- Attempted murder: Up to 20 years imprisonment, a fine, or both
- Attempted manslaughter: Up to 7 years imprisonment, a fine, or both
If you are being investigated or charged with an attempted federal homicide offense, call (314) 900-HELP or
contact our federal criminal defense attorneys.
