Guam § 161 - Violent Crimes.

Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 161 — Violent Crimes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 161. Violent Crimes.

(a) The crimes to which this Chapter applies are the

following:

(1) Aggravated Murder (9 GCA § 16.30);

(2) Murder (9 GCA § 16.40);

(3) Manslaughter (9 GCA § 16.50);

(4) Aggravated Assault (9 GCA § 19.20);

(5) Assault (9 GCA § 19.30);

(6) Kidnapping (9 GCA § 22.20);

(7) Felonious Restraints (9 GCA § 22.30);

(8) Child Stealing (9 GCA § 22.40);

(9) Custodial Interference (9 GCA § 22.50);

(10) Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree (9

GCA § 25.15);

(11) Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree (9

GCA § 25.20);

(12) Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree (9

GCA § 25.25);

(13) Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Fourth Degree (9

GCA § 25.30);

(14) Assault with Intent to Commit Criminal Sexual

Conduct (9 GCA § 25.35);

(15) Driving While Impaired (9 GCA § 92102);

(16) Driving While Impaired With Child On Board:

Felony Punishment (9 GCA § 92109), provided a child under

the age of sixteen (16) was injured as a result of an accident

in which the vehicle operated by the person charged with the

above violation was involved;

(17) Vehicular Negligence: Bodily Injuries (9 GCA §

92108);

(18) Vehicular Homicide While Driving Impaired:

Felony Punishment (9 GCA § 92111);

(19) Drinking While Driving a Motor Vehicle:

Misdemeanor: Punishment (9 GCA § 92112);

(20) Stalking (9 GCA § 19.70);

(21) Family Violence (Third Degree Felony and

Misdemeanor) and Violation of a Court Order

(Misdemeanor) (9 GCA Chapter 30);

(22) Solicitation of Children and Child Pornography (9

GCA Chapter 25A);

(23) Robbery (9 GCA Chapter 40);

(24) Aggravated Arson and Arson (9 GCA §§ 34.20 and

34.30);

(25) Home Invasion (9 GCA §§ 37.210 and 37.220);

(26) Carjacking (9 GCA §§ 37.310, 37.320, and

37.330);

(27) Hit and Run with Injuries - Failure to Stop Felony

(16 GCA § 3501(f); and

(28) Vehicular Homicide (9 GCA § 92110).

(b) For the purpose of this Chapter, the operation of a motor

vehicle, boat, or aircraft that results in an injury or death shall not

constitute a crime, unless the injuries were intentionally inflicted

through the use of such vehicle, boat, or aircraft or unless the

conduct constitutes a violation of 9 GCA § 92101, et seq. (The

Safe Streets Act).

(c) Any fine imposed pursuant to 9 GCA § 80.50 or for

conviction of any crimes specified in Subsections (a)(1) through

(14) and (20) through (28) of this Section shall be paid into the

Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund established by § 161.95 of

this Chapter. Any portion of restitution imposed pursuant to 9

GCA §§ 80.50, 26.06 or 34.70 shall be paid into the Criminal

Injuries Compensation Fund as reimbursement to the Fund where

the Commission has awarded compensation for damages to a

victim or eligible person pursuant to § 161.50 of this Chapter prior

to a judgement of conviction against the defendant.

Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 161

What does Guam Code Annotated § 161 cover?

Section 161 ("Violent Crimes.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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