### Question
How does the law define aggravated felony?


### Answer
Under *8 CFR § 1.1*, **aggravated felony** is defined as:

> a crime (or a conspiracy or attempt to commit a crime) described in section 101(a)(43) of the Act. 

#### Citation:
  - *8 CFR § 1.1*
  - Heading: **Title 8—Aliens and Nationality > PART 1—DEFINITIONS > CHAPTER I—IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL PROVISIONS**

