Guam § 37 - Carjacking.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 37 — Carjacking., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37. Carjacking.
A person is guilty of carjacking when such person commits a crime of
burglary, as defined by this Chapter, in a vehicle, while a person other than a
participant in the crime is actually present in such vehicle, with intent to
commit a crime therein, and, in the course of committing the offense:
(a) acting either alone or with one or more persons, such person or
another participant in the crime commits or attempts to commit a
violent crime against the person of another person other than a
participant in the crime who is actually present in such vehicle; or
(b) if any of the acts of a participant at any time during the
burglary, or while attempting a burglary or while fleeing from a
burglary/attempted burglary, directly or indirectly, cause the mental or
emotional trauma, bodily injury, serious bodily injury or the death of an
occupant of the vehicle who is not a participant in the burglary.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 37
What does Guam Code Annotated § 37 cover?
Section 37 ("Carjacking.") 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.
How do I cite Guam § 37?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 37 apply to my situation?
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