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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 29, § 205. Article 105. Misconduct as a prisoner

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Any person subject to this code who, while in the hands of the enemy in time of war:

(1) for the purpose of securing favorable treatment by his captors acts without proper authority in a manner contrary to law, custom, or regulation, to the detriment of others of whatever nationality held by the enemy as civilian or military prisoners;  or

(2) while in a position of authority over such persons maltreats them without justifiable cause;  shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 29, § 205. Article 105. Misconduct as a prisoner - last updated January 01, 2019 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-29-sect-205.html


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