Federal capital crime
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
The term “Federal capital crime” means an offense under Federal law for which a sentence of imprisonment for life or the death penalty may be imposed.
Source
- 2005–present38 U.S.C. § 2411Veterans Benefits · Prohibition against interment or memorialization in the National Cemetery Administration or Arlington National Cemetery of persons committing Federal or State capital crimes · for purposes of this section
The term “Federal capital crime” means an offense under Federal law for which the death penalty or life imprisonment may be imposed.
Source
- 1997–200538 U.S.C. § 2411Veterans Benefits · Prohibition against interment or memorialization in the National Cemetery Administration or Arlington National Cemetery of persons committing Federal or State capital crimes · for purposes of this section