### Question
How is the "violent offender" defined?


### Answer
The term **violent offender** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 10613* as follows -

> a person who—


(1) is charged with or convicted of an offense that is punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year, during the course of which offense or conduct—


(A) the person carried, possessed, or used a firearm or dangerous weapon

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10613*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXX-DRUG COURTS**

