### Question
Can you define what nonviolent offense means?


### Answer
**Nonviolent offense** is defined as the following in *34 U.S.C. § 10596*:

> an offense that—


(A) does not have as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10596*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXIX-GRANTS FOR FAMILY-BASED SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT**

