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


### Answer
The term **felony** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 802* as follows -

> any Federal or State offense classified by applicable Federal or State law as a felony

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT > Part A-Introductory Provisions**

