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Code · U.S. Code · Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · CHAPTER 232— MISCELLANEOUS SENTENCING PROVISIONS · § 3673

§ 3673. Definitions for sentencing provisions

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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.)
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  • Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 212(a)(4)
  • 98 Stat. 2010
  • Pub. L. 99–646, § 2(a)
  • 100 Stat. 3592
  • Pub. L. 99–646
  • Pub. L. 99–646, § 2(b)
  • section 235(a)(1) of Pub. L. 98–473
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§ 3673
Definitions for sentencing provisions
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 212(a)(4)
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