Mo. Rev. Stat. § 40.295
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40.295 Strikes, assaults or willfully disobeys, warrant officer — noncommissioned ...
Official statutory text
40.295. Strikes, assaults or willfully disobeys, warrant officer — noncommissioned officer — petty officer, court-martial, when. — Any warrant officer or enlisted member shall be punished as a court-martial may direct who:
(1) Strikes or assaults a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office;
(2) Willfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer; or
(3) Treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office.
(L. 1984 H.B. 1035 § 92)
(1) Strikes or assaults a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office;
(2) Willfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer; or
(3) Treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office.
(L. 1984 H.B. 1035 § 92)
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