Federal Criminal Statute
/ˈfɛdərəl ˈkrɪmɪnəl ˈstætʃuːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A law enacted by the federal government defining criminal offenses and penalties.
The defendant was charged under a federal criminal statute for fraud.
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- federal criminal statute
- federal criminal statutes
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Commentary
Typically, federal criminal statutes specify offenses and punishments applicable throughout the United States under federal jurisdiction, distinct from state criminal laws.
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