Subchapter X · Punitive Articles
Article 119. Manslaughter
2024 Manual for Courts-Martial, United States
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This is a punitive article. Its elements, explanation, maximum punishment,
and sample specifications are in the Manual's Part IV.
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Rules for Courts-Martial
Discussion under R.C.M. 307(c)(2) — Preferral of charges
…charges before arraignment. See R.C.M. 601(e)(2). (C) Preemption . An offense specifically defined by Articles 81 through 132 may not be alleged as a violation of Article 134 . See paragraph 91.c.(5)(a) of Part IV. But see R.C.M.…
UCMJ Punitive Articles
Article 79, ¶ 3.b.(6) — Conviction of offense charged, Lesser included offenses, and attempts
…charged with murder in violation of Article 118, but found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in violation of Article 119. Such a finding may be worded as follows: Of the Specification: Guilty, except the word “murder”…
Article 118, ¶ 56.c.(2)(c) — Murder
…118(2) or (3)) but it does not reduce either premeditated murder or unpremeditated murder to manslaughter (Article 119) or any other lesser offense.
Article 118, ¶ 56.c.(3)(c) — Murder
…intoxication not amounting to legal insanity does not reduce unpremeditated murder to manslaughter (Article 119) or any other lesser offense.
…punished under paragraph (1), be punished as provided under sections 880, 918, and 919(a) of this title (articles 80, 118, and 119(a)) for intentionally killing or attempting to kill a human being. (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of…
That the accused was engaged in the [(murder (article 118)), (voluntary manslaughter (article 119(a))), (involuntary manslaughter (article 119(b)(2))), (rape (article 120(a))), (robbery (article 122)),…
That the accused was engaged in the [(murder (article 118)), (voluntary manslaughter (article 119(a))), (involuntary manslaughter (article 119(b)(2))), (rape (article 120(a))), (robbery (article 122)),…
That the accused was engaged in the [(murder (article 118)), (voluntary manslaughter (article 119(a))), (involuntary manslaughter (article 119(b)(2))), (rape (article 120(a))), (robbery (article 122)),…
That the accused was engaged in the [(murder (article 118)), (voluntary manslaughter (article 119(a))), (involuntary manslaughter (article 119(b)(2))), (rape (article 120(a))), (robbery (article 122)),…
…unborn child while engaged in arson (article 126, UCMJ); murder (article 118, UCMJ); voluntary manslaughter (article 119(a), UCMJ); involuntary manslaughter (article 119(b)(2), UCMJ); rape (article 120(a), UCMJ); robbery (article…
10 U.S.C. § 919(a) (article 119(a))
Practice Note under Article 129, ¶ 79.b.(1)(b) — Burglary; unlawful entry
…to commit an offense punishable under sections 918-920, 920b-921, 922, 925-928a, and 930 of this title (Article 118-120, 120b-121, 122, 125-128a, and 130), add the following element:]
Article 129, ¶ 79.b.(1)(c) — Burglary; unlawful entry
That the breaking and entering were with the intent to commit an offense punishable under Article 118-120, 120b-121, 122, 125-128a, and 130.
Article 129, ¶ 79.d.(1) — Burglary; unlawful entry
Burglary (with the intent to commit an offense punishable under Article 118-120, 120b-121, 122, 125- 128a, or 130). Dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 10 years.
Article 134, ¶ 91.c.(5)(a) — General article
Preemption doctrine. The preemption doctrine prohibits application of Article 134 to conduct covered by Articles 80 through 132. For example, larceny is covered in Article 121, and if an element of that offense is lacking—for example,…
Uniform Code of Military Justice
Art. 1(17)(A) — Definitions
an offense under section 917a (article 117a), section 918 (article 118), section 919 (article 119), section 919a (article 119a), section 920 (article 120), section 920a (article 120a), section 920b (article…
Art. 24a(d)(1)(A) — Special trial counsel
An offense under section 917a (article 117a), 918 (article 118), section 919 (article 119), section 919a (article 119a), section 920 (article 120), section 920a (article 120a), section 920b (article…
Art. 137(a)(3) — Articles to be explained
…to sections 802, 803, 807– 815, 825, 827, 831, 837, 838, 855, 877–934, and 937–939 of this title (articles 2, 3, 7–15, 25, 27, 31, 37, 38, 55, 77–134, and 137–139).