federal offenses

federal offenses
Offenses defined by Congress and for which Congress prescribes punishment. 21 Am J2d Crim L § 15. An offense created by a statute which is operative only within the District of Columbia is an offense against the United States. Beard v Bennett, 72 App DC 269, 114 F2d 578.

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