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

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 412.524

  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039

1.  For the purpose of securing favorable treatment by his or her 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.