### Question
How does the law define serious bodily injury?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 1365*, **serious bodily injury** is defined as:

> bodily injury which involves—


(A) a substantial risk of death

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1365*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 65-MALICIOUS MISCHIEF**

