### Question
What is the definition of violent offender?


### Answer
The definition of **violent offender** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 3797u*:

> a person who—


(1) is charged with or convicted of an offense, during the course of which offense or conduct—


(A) the person carried, possessed, or used a firearm or dangerous weapon

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3797u*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XVI-DRUG COURTS**

