U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024
§ 3673.
Definitions for sentencing provisions
As used in chapters 227 and 229—
(1)
the term “found guilty” includes acceptance by a court of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere;
(2)
the term “commission of an offense” includes the attempted commission of an offense, the consummation of an offense, and any immediate flight after the commission of an offense; and
(3)
the term “law enforcement officer” means a public servant authorized by law or by a government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of an offense.
(Added Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 212(a)(4), Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2010; amended Pub. L. 99–646, § 2(a), Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3592.)
cite as: 18 USC 3673