§ 70501 Findings and declarations
§ 70502 Definitions
§ 70503 Prohibited acts
§ 70504 Jurisdiction and venue
§ 70505 Failure to comply with international law as a defense
§ 70506 Penalties
§ 70507 Forfeitures
§ 70508 Operation of submersible vessel or semi-submersible vessel without nationality
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Terms Used In U.S. Code > Title 46 > Subtitle VII > Chapter 705 - Maritime Drug Law Enforcement

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.