### Question
How does CRIMES define crime of violence?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 924*, **crime of violence** is defined as:

> an offense that is a felony and—


(A) has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another, or


(B) that by its nature, involves a substantial risk that physical force against the person or property of another may be used in the course of committing the offense

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 924*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 44-FIREARMS**

