UCMJ Articles

UCMJ Article 119b: Child Endangerment

While this offense may be committed against any child under 16, the victim’s age is a factor in determining culpable negligence. Leaving a teenager alone for an evening may not be guilty (or even simple) negligence; leaving an infant or toddler for the same period might constitute culpable negligence.

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UCMJ Article 119a: Death or Injury of an Unborn Child

Suppose the accused is engaged in acts of arson, murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, rape, robbery, maiming, or assault against a pregnant woman, and it results in the death or bodily injury of the unborn child. In that case, it is a separate charge from those filed against the accused on behalf of the woman.

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UCMJ Article 119: Manslaughter

Voluntary manslaughter is an unlawful killing committed during the heat of sudden passion, with the intent to cause death or great bodily harm as a result of adequate provocation.

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UCMJ Article 118: Murder

The killing of a human being without justification is unlawful. The circumstances surrounding the event determine if the killing is deemed to be murder or a lesser offense.

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UCMJ Article 111: Leaving Scene of Vehicle Accident

Article 111 covers “hit and run” situations where there is damage to property other than the driver’s vehicle or injury to someone other than the driver or a passenger in the driver’s vehicle. It also covers accidents caused by the accused, even if the accused’s vehicle does not contact other people, vehicles, or property. Actual knowledge of an accident is required; however, circumstantial evidence may be used to prove such knowledge.

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