### Question
What is the definition of Federal capital crime?


### Answer
The definition of **Federal capital crime** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 2411*:

> an offense under Federal law for which a sentence of imprisonment for life or the death penalty may be imposed

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 2411*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 24-NATIONAL CEMETERIES AND MEMORIALS**

