### Question
What is the definition of State sex offense?


### Answer
The definition of **State sex offense** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 3559*:

> an offense under State law that is punishable by more than one year in prison and consists of conduct that would be a Federal sex offense if, to the extent or in the manner specified in the applicable provision of this title—


(i) the offense involved interstate or foreign commerce, or the use of the mails

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3559*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 227-SENTENCES > SUBCHAPTER A-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

