### Question
How does the law define prior sex offense conviction?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 2426*, **prior sex offense conviction** is defined as:

> a conviction for an offense—


(A) under this chapter, chapter 109A, or chapter 110

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 2426*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 117-TRANSPORTATION FOR ILLEGAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY AND RELATED CRIMES**

