### Question
How does JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT define violent offender?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3797u*, **violent offender** is defined as:

> a person who—


(1) is charged with or convicted of an offense that is punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year, during the course of which offense or conduct—


(A) the person carried, possessed, or used a firearm or dangerous weapon

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3797u*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XVI-DRUG COURTS**

