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Barrett v. United States · ¶28

The references to § 1111 and § 1112 relate to the preexisting murder and manslaughter statutes, respectively. Section 1111 sets a maximum penalty of death or life imprisonment for murder. 18 U. S. C. § 1111(b). And § 1112 sets a maximum penalty of 15 years for voluntary manslaughter and 8 years for involuntary manslaughter. § 1112(b).
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