### Question
How is the term conviction for a relevant crime defined?


### Answer
The term **conviction for a relevant crime** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1320a* as the following:

> any Federal or State criminal conviction for—


(i) any offense described in section 1128(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a–7[(a)])

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

