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


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 924*, **violent felony** is defined as:

> any crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, or any act of juvenile delinquency involving the use or carrying of a firearm, knife, or destructive device that would be punishable by imprisonment for such term if committed by an adult, that—


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

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

