### Question
How is the "Federal capital crime" defined?


### Answer
The term **Federal capital crime** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 2411* as follows -

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

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

