Skip to main content

U.S. Attorneys' Manual

This is archived content from the U.S. Department of Justice website. The information here may be outdated and links may no longer function. Please contact webmaster@usdoj.gov if you have any questions about the archive site.

U.S. Attorneys' Manual
Criminal Resource Manual

1986. Sexual Abuse Resulting In Death

Section 2245 provides that a person who, during the course of an offense under this chapter, engages in conduct resulting in the death of a person will be subject to a penalty of death or a maximum sentence of life. In any case in which the death penalty may be applicable, it is necessary for the United States Attorney to follow the procedures set forth in USAM 9-10.000, whether or not the United States Attorney intends to seek the death penalty.

[cited in USAM 9-75.200]