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Title 18, United States Code

The part of U.S. law that deals with federal crimes and criminal procedures.

Federal law enforcement officer

An employee of the U.S. government who is authorized by law to enforce federal laws (e.g., ICE agents, FBI agents, Border Patrol, Secret Service).

Deadly or dangerous weapon

An object that is specifically designed or used to cause death or serious injury.

Bodily injury

Physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition. (As defined in Section 1365 of Title 18).

Substantial bodily injury

Injury that involves a temporary but serious disfigurement; or a protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ; or a protracted hospitalization. (As defined in Section 113 of Title 18).

Serious bodily injury

Injury that involves a substantial risk of death; extreme physical pain; protracted and obvious disfigurement; or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty. (As defined in Section 1365 of Title 18).

Mandatory minimum sentence

A minimum length of time a person convicted of a crime must serve in prison, which a judge cannot reduce.