Pennsylvania § 6035 - Drunk on duty, sleeping on post and leaving post before relief.
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§ 6035. Drunk on duty, sleeping on post and leaving post before relief.
(a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (b), any person subject to this part who is found drunk on duty, sleeping on his post or who leaves his post before being relieved shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
(b) Sentinel or look-out.--Any sentinel or look-out who is found drunk on duty, sleeping on his post or who leaves his post before being relieved shall be punished, if the offense is committed in time of war, by confinement of not more than five years or by other punishment as a court-martial may direct. If the offense is committed at any other time, the person shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6035 cover?
Section 6035 ("Drunk on duty, sleeping on post and leaving post before relief.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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