### Question
How is the "felony" defined?


### Answer
The term **felony** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 3156* as follows -

> an offense punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of more than one year

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3156*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 207-RELEASE AND DETENTION PENDING JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS**

