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


### Answer
The term **offense** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 1302* as follows -

> a violation of a criminal law

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF INDIANS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

