### Question
How does CRIMINAL PROCEDURE define offense?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 3172*, **offense** is defined as:

> any Federal criminal offense which is in violation of any Act of Congress and is triable by any court established by Act of Congress (other than a Class B or C misdemeanor or an infraction, or an offense triable by court-martial, military commission, provost court, or other military tribunal)

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 3172*
  - Heading: **PART II-CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > CHAPTER 208-SPEEDY TRIAL**

