Federal
18 U.S. Code § 2 | Principals
This section states that anyone who commits an offense against the United States or aids, abets, counsels, commands, induces, or procures its commission is punishable as a principal.
18 U.S. Code § 3 | Accessory after the fact
This section addresses those who assist an offender after the commission of a crime, with the intent to hinder or prevent their arrest, trial, or punishment.
18 U.S. Code § 4 | Misprision of felony
This section criminalizes the act of concealing and not reporting a felony to the authorities.
18 U.S. Code § 32 | Destruction of aircraft or aircraft facilities
This section penalizes the destruction, damage, or disabling of any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or other property or facility used in air commerce.
18 U.S. Code § 33 | Destruction of motor vehicles or motor vehicle facilities
This section penalizes the destruction or disabling of motor vehicles or motor vehicle facilities, with the intent to endanger safety or with reckless disregard for safety.
18 U.S. Code § 34 | Penalty when death results
This section increases the penalty for violations of certain sections when the conduct results in the death of any person.
18 U.S. Code § 35 | Imparting or conveying false information
This section penalizes anyone who imparts or conveys false information knowing it to be false, regarding violations related to aircraft and motor vehicle facilities.
18 U.S. Code § 111 | Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees
This section penalizes assaults, resistance, or impeding of certain officers or employees of the United States while they are engaged in their official duties.
18 U.S. Code § 112 | Protection of foreign officials, official guests, and internationally protected persons
This section provides for the protection of foreign officials, official guests, and internationally protected persons from assault, intimidation, or violence.
18 U.S. Code § 113 | Assaults within maritime and territorial jurisdiction
This section defines and penalizes various forms of assault that occur within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 115 | Influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a Federal official by threatening or injuring a family member
This section penalizes those who threaten, intimidate, or assault the family members of federal officials with the intent to influence or retaliate against the official.
18 U.S. Code § 119 | Protection of individuals performing certain official duties
This section provides for the protection of individuals performing certain official duties from threats, harassment, or intimidation.
18 U.S. Code § 201 | Bribery of public officials and witnesses
This section penalizes the bribery of public officials and witnesses, including the act of offering or receiving anything of value to influence official actions.
18 U.S. Code § 203 | Compensation to Members of Congress, officers, and others in matters affecting the Government
This section addresses the compensation of Members of Congress, officers, and others in matters that affect the Government, prohibiting certain types of compensation.
18 U.S. Code § 231 | Civil disorders
This section penalizes acts that obstruct, impede, or interfere with law enforcement officers or firefighters during the performance of their official duties in a civil disorder.
18 U.S. Code § 241 | Conspiracy against rights
This section penalizes conspiracies to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any person in the free exercise of their constitutional rights.
18 U.S. Code § 242 | Deprivation of rights under color of law
This section penalizes the act of willfully depriving someone of their constitutional rights while acting under the authority of law.
18 U.S. Code § 244 | Discrimination against person wearing uniform of armed forces
This section penalizes discrimination against individuals wearing the uniform of the armed forces of the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 351 | Congressional, Cabinet, and Supreme Court assassination, kidnapping, and assault
This section provides for the protection of Members of Congress, Cabinet officials, and Supreme Court Justices from assassination, kidnapping, and assault.
18 U.S. Code § 371 | Conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud United States
This section penalizes conspiracies to commit any offense against the United States or to defraud the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 372 | Conspiracy to impede or injure officer
This section penalizes conspiracies to impede, injure, or intimidate any officer of the United States while engaged in their official duties.
18 U.S. Code § 373 | Solicitation to commit a crime of violence
This section penalizes the solicitation of another person to engage in conduct that would constitute a crime of violence.
18 U.S. Code § 401 | Power of court
This section grants courts the power to punish contempt of their authority, such as misbehavior of any person in their presence or obstructing the administration of justice.
18 U.S. Code § 431 | Contracts by Members of Congress
This section prohibits Members of Congress from entering into contracts with the Government.
18 U.S. Code § 498 | Military or naval discharge certificates
This section penalizes the unauthorized use, possession, or distribution of military or naval discharge certificates.
18 U.S. Code § 499 | Military, naval, or official passes
This section penalizes the unauthorized use, possession, or distribution of military, naval, or official passes.
18 U.S. Code § 521 | Criminal street gangs
This section penalizes individuals who participate in criminal street gangs and engage in certain illegal activities.
18 U.S. Code § 592 | Troops at polls
This section prohibits the presence of troops at polling places unless it is necessary to repel armed enemies of the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 593 | Interference by armed forces
This section penalizes interference by armed forces with the conduct of elections.
18 U.S. Code § 594 | Intimidation of voters
This section penalizes the use of intimidation, threats, or coercion to interfere with the right to vote.
18 U.S. Code § 595 | Interference by administrative employees of Federal, State, or Territorial Governments
This section penalizes interference by administrative employees of Federal, State, or Territorial Governments with the right to vote.
18 U.S. Code § 599 | Promise of appointment by candidate
This section penalizes candidates for making promises of appointment to any public or private position or employment, in exchange for support or votes in any election.
18 U.S. Code § 600 | Promise of employment or other benefit for political activity
This section penalizes offering or promising any employment, position, or other benefit as consideration, favor, or reward for political activity.
18 U.S. Code § 606 | Intimidation to secure political contributions
This section penalizes the intimidation or coercion to secure political contributions.
18 U.S. Code § 610 | Coercion of political activity
This section penalizes the use of coercion to interfere with the free exercise of political activity.
18 U.S. Code § 661 | Within special maritime and territorial jurisdiction
This section defines and penalizes theft within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 668 | Theft of major artwork
This section penalizes the theft of major artwork from museums, galleries, or other institutions.
18 U.S. Code § 751 | Prisoners in custody of institution or officer
This section penalizes escaping or attempting to escape from the custody of an institution or officer.
18 U.S. Code § 752 | Interference with custody of prisoners
This section penalizes the aiding or assisting of prisoners in escaping from custody.
18 U.S. Code § 755 | Officer permitting escape
This section penalizes officers who permit prisoners to escape from their custody.
18 U.S. Code § 792 | Harboring or concealing persons
This section penalizes the harboring or concealing of persons who have committed or are about to commit an offense against the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 793 | Gathering, transmitting or losing defense information
This section penalizes the unauthorized gathering, transmission, or loss of defense-related information.
18 U.S. Code § 798 | Disclosure of classified information
This section penalizes the unauthorized disclosure of classified information relating to national defense.
18 U.S. Code § 842 | Unlawful acts
This section penalizes various unlawful acts related to explosives, including their manufacture, distribution, and possession.
18 U.S. Code § 871 | Threats against President and successors to the Presidency
This section penalizes threats made against the President, Vice President, or any other officer in the line of succession to the Presidency.
18 U.S. Code § 872 | Extortion by officers or employees of the United States
This section penalizes extortionate acts committed by officers or employees of the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 873 | Blackmail
This section penalizes the act of blackmail, which involves obtaining money or other property through coercion or threats.
18 U.S. Code § 878 | Threats and extortion against foreign officials, official guests, or internationally protected persons
This section penalizes threats and acts of extortion against foreign officials, official guests, or internationally protected persons.
18 U.S. Code § 879 | Threats against former Presidents and certain other persons
This section penalizes threats made against former Presidents, their families, and other specified individuals.
18 U.S. Code § 912 | Officer or employee of the United States
This section penalizes impersonating an officer or employee of the United States with the intent to defraud.
18 U.S. Code § 1001 | Statements or entries generally
This section penalizes false statements or entries made in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branches of the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 1002 | Possession of false papers to defraud the United States
This section penalizes the possession of false papers or documents with the intent to defraud the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 1003 | Demands against the United States
This section penalizes fraudulent demands or claims made against the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 1016 | Acknowledgment of appearance or oath
This section penalizes fraudulent acknowledgments of appearance or oaths made before any United States officer.
18 U.S. Code § 1017 | Government seals wrongfully used and instruments wrongfully sealed
This section penalizes the wrongful use of government seals or the wrongful sealing of instruments.
18 U.S. Code § 1018 | Official certificates or writings
This section penalizes false or fraudulent official certificates or writings issued by United States officers.
18 U.S. Code § 1022 | Fraudulent representation about the receipt of military decorations or medals
This section penalizes fraudulent representations made about the receipt of military decorations or medals.
18 U.S. Code § 1031 | Major fraud against the United States
This section penalizes major fraud committed against the United States, particularly in connection with government contracts.
18 U.S. Code § 1038 | False information and hoaxes
This section penalizes the provision of false information and the perpetuation of hoaxes related to criminal activities.
18 U.S. Code § 1071 | Concealing person from arrest
This section penalizes the act of concealing a person from arrest, knowing that a warrant has been issued for their apprehension.
18 U.S. Code § 1072 | Concealing escaped prisoner
This section penalizes the act of concealing an escaped prisoner, knowing that they have escaped from custody.
18 U.S. Code § 1111 | Murder
This section defines and penalizes the crime of murder within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 1112 | Manslaughter
This section defines and penalizes the crime of manslaughter within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 1113 | Attempt to commit murder or manslaughter
This section penalizes attempts to commit murder or manslaughter within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 1114 | Protection of officers and employees of the United States
This section provides for the protection of officers and employees of the United States from murder, manslaughter, and other forms of assault.
18 U.S. Code § 1116 | Murder or manslaughter of foreign officials, official guests, or internationally protected persons
This section provides for the protection of foreign officials, official guests, and internationally protected persons from murder or manslaughter.
18 U.S. Code § 1117 | Conspiracy to commit murder
This section penalizes conspiracies to commit murder within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 1118 | Murder by a Federal prisoner
This section penalizes the act of murder committed by a Federal prisoner.
18 U.S. Code § 1120 | Murder by escaped prisoners
This section penalizes the act of murder committed by escaped prisoners.
18 U.S. Code § 1121 | Killing persons aiding Federal investigations or State correctional officers
This section penalizes the killing of persons aiding Federal investigations or State correctional officers.
18 U.S. Code § 1201 | Kidnapping
This section penalizes the act of kidnapping within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 1203 | Hostage taking
This section penalizes the act of taking hostages, particularly when it involves a threat to kill, injure, or continue to detain the hostages to compel an act.
18 U.S. Code § 1381 | Enticing desertion and harboring deserters
This section penalizes acts that entice desertion or harbor deserters from the armed forces of the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 1382 | Entering military, naval, or Coast Guard property
This section penalizes unauthorized entry into military, naval, or Coast Guard property.
18 U.S. Code § 1389 | Prohibition on attacks on United States persons
This section penalizes any attacks against United States persons with the intent to harm or kill them.
18 U.S. Code § 1503 | Influencing or injuring officer or juror generally
This section penalizes acts that influence, intimidate, or injure officers or jurors in relation to their official duties.
18 U.S. Code § 1504 | Influencing juror by writing
This section penalizes the act of influencing a juror by writing, in relation to any matter pending before them.
18 U.S. Code § 1505 | Obstruction of proceedings before departments, agencies, and committees
This section penalizes acts that obstruct the proceedings of any department, agency, or committee of the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 1506 | Theft or alteration of record or process; false bail
This section penalizes the theft, alteration, or falsification of records or processes, and the provision of false bail.
18 U.S. Code § 1509 | Obstruction of court orders
This section penalizes acts that obstruct the execution of court orders.
18 U.S. Code § 1510 | Obstruction of criminal investigations
This section penalizes acts that obstruct criminal investigations conducted by the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 1511 | Obstruction of State or local law enforcement
This section penalizes acts that obstruct law enforcement officers of State or local governments in the performance of their duties.
18 U.S. Code § 1512 | Tampering with a witness, victim, or an informant
This section penalizes acts that tamper with a witness, victim, or informant to influence their testimony or prevent them from attending an official proceeding.
18 U.S. Code § 1513 | Retaliating against a witness, victim, or an informant
This section penalizes acts that retaliate against a witness, victim, or informant for providing information or testimony in an official proceeding.
18 U.S. Code § 1519 | Destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in Federal investigations and bankruptcy
This section penalizes the destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in relation to Federal investigations or bankruptcy cases.
18 U.S. Code § 1521 | Retaliating against a Federal judge or Federal law enforcement officer by false claim or slander of title
This section penalizes acts of retaliation against Federal judges or law enforcement officers by filing false claims or slandering their title.
18 U.S. Code § 1621 | Perjury generally
This section penalizes the act of perjury, which involves willfully giving false testimony under oath in relation to a matter pending before a court or other tribunal.
18 U.S. Code § 1622 | Subornation of perjury
This section penalizes the act of procuring someone else to commit perjury.
18 U.S. Code § 1623 | False declarations before a grand jury or court
This section penalizes making false declarations before a grand jury or court.
18 U.S. Code § 1751 | Presidential and Vice Presidential assassination, kidnapping, and assault
This section provides for the protection of the President and Vice President from assassination, kidnapping, and assault.
18 U.S. Code § 1752 | Restricted building or grounds
This section penalizes unauthorized entry or remaining in any restricted building or grounds.
18 U.S. Code § 1791 | Providing or possessing contraband in prison
This section penalizes the provision or possession of contraband in prison facilities.
18 U.S. Code § 1792 | Mutiny and riots
This section penalizes acts of mutiny or riots within prison facilities.
18 U.S. Code § 1793 | Trespass on Bureau of Prisons reservation
This section penalizes unauthorized entry onto a Bureau of Prisons reservation.
18 U.S. Code § 1905 | Disclosure of confidential information generally
This section penalizes the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.
18 U.S. Code § 1918 | Disloyalty and asserting the right to strike against the Government
This section penalizes acts of disloyalty and asserting the right to strike against the Government.
18 U.S. Code § 2076 | Clerk of court
This section defines the duties and penalties related to the office of the clerk of court.
18 U.S. Code § 2101 | Riots
This section penalizes acts of inciting, organizing, promoting, or participating in riots.
18 U.S. Code § 2111 | Special maritime and territorial jurisdiction
This section defines and penalizes robbery within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 2113 | Bank robbery and incidental crimes
This section penalizes bank robbery and related crimes.
18 U.S. Code § 2119 | Motor vehicles
This section penalizes carjacking and the use of force, violence, or intimidation to take a motor vehicle from the person or presence of another.
18 U.S. Code § 2231 | Assault
This section penalizes assaults on federal officers while they are engaged in or on account of the performance of official duties.
18 U.S. Code § 2235 | Search warrant
This section penalizes the procurement of a search warrant without probable cause.
18 U.S. Code § 2236 | Seizure warrant
This section penalizes the procurement of a seizure warrant without probable cause.
18 U.S. Code § 2315 | Stolen property
This section penalizes the receipt, possession, concealment, storage, or disposal of stolen property that has crossed state or international borders.
18 U.S. Code § 2381 | Treason
This section penalizes acts of treason against the United States, including levying war against the country or aiding its enemies.
18 U.S. Code § 2382 | Misprision of treason
This section penalizes the failure to report knowledge of treason to appropriate authorities.
18 U.S. Code § 2383 | Rebellion or insurrection
This section penalizes engaging in rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 2384 | Seditious conspiracy
This section penalizes conspiracies to overthrow, put down, or destroy by force the government of the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 2387 | Activities affecting armed forces generally
This section penalizes acts intended to interfere with, impair, or influence the loyalty or discipline of the armed forces of the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 2388 | Activities affecting armed forces during war
This section penalizes activities intended to interfere with or impede the armed forces during times of war.
18 U.S. Code § 2389 | Recruiting for service against the United States
This section penalizes recruiting for or enlisting in the armed forces of a foreign government engaged in armed conflict with the United States.
18 U.S. Code § 2390 | Enlistment to serve against the United States
This section penalizes enlisting to serve against the United States in an armed conflict.
18 U.S. Code § 2441 | War crimes
This section penalizes violations of the laws of war, including crimes such as torture, genocide, and other war crimes.