### Question
How does the law define felony?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 802*, **felony** is defined as:

> any Federal or State offense classified by applicable Federal or State law as a felony

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-MEAT INSPECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT > Part A-Introductory Provisions**

