Federal crime

In the United States, a federal crime or federal offense is a crime that is either made illegal by U.S. federal legislation or a crime that occurs on U.S. federal property.

Related Topics:
United States - Crime

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The FBI has been granted powers to investigate federal offenses.

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The term "federal offence" also has a separate meaning in Canada.

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