violent crime
Defined in 3 places across 3 titles — 2 distinct definitions of the United States Code.
the term "violent crime" means—
(A) murder or nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, or robbery, or
(B) aggravated assault committed with the use of a firearm;
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2017–present34 U.S.C. § 11103Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Definitions · for purposes of this chapter
- 2002–present42 U.S.C. § 5603The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this chapter
the term “violent crime” has the meaning given the term “crime of violence” in section 16(a) of this title.
Source
- 2026–present18 U.S.C. § 3771ACrimes and Criminal Procedure · Motion to vacate; expungement; mitigating factors · in this section