Lead Charge

The violation the federal prosecutor lists as the most important at the time the referral is received. This is a partial list of some of the most frequently used lead charges. Please Click here for HELP on Requesting Multiple Statutes.

Enter title and section of United States Code separated by a colon (:). Title must be 2 or 3 characters. Fourth character must be a colon. Section must be 4 characters. Thus, Title 7 USC Section 103 would be entered as "07 :0103".

07 USC 2024 food stamp program-violations/enforcement
08 USC 1324 immigration-bringing in/harboring aliens
08 USC 1325 immigration-improper entry by aliens
08 USC 1326 immigration-reentry of removed aliens
18 USC 0002 crimes-principals
18 USC 0004 misprision of felony
18 USC 0007 U.S. maritime/territorial jurisdiction-definitions
18 USC 0013 crimes-general provisions
18 USC 0111 assaulting/intimidating government employee
18 USC 0113 assault within maritime/territorial jurisdiction
18 USC 0152 conceal assets-bribery
18 USC 0201 bribery of federal witness
18 USC 0228 failure to pay child support
18 USC 0241 conspiracy against civil rights
18 USC 0242 deprivation of rights under color of law
18 USC 0286 conspiracy to defraud the U.S.
18 USC 0287 false claims against the U.S.
18 USC 0371 conspiracy to defraud the U.S.
18 USC 0401 crimes-power of court
18 USC 0472 uttering counterfeit obligations/securities
18 USC 0510 forging endorsements-U.S. Treasury checks/bonds/securities
18 USC 0513 securities of the U.S./private entities
18 USC 0545 smuggling goods into U.S.
18 USC 0641 embezzlement/theft of federal property
18 USC 0656 theft/embezzlement by bank officer/employee
18 USC 0657 embezzlement-federal bank officials/employees
18 USC 0659 embezzlement/theft-interstate commerce
18 USC 0666 embezzlement-programs receiving federal funds
18 USC 0751 escape/rescue of prisoners in custody
18 USC 0841 explosives-illegal actions-definitions
18 USC 0842 explosives-unlawful acts
18 USC 0844 explosives-illegal actions-penalties
18 USC 0846 explosives-importation/distribution
18 USC 0875 extortion/threats-interstate commerce
18 USC 0876 extortion/threats-mail
18 USC 0912 false impersonation of US official
18 USC 0922 firearms-illegal procedures
18 USC 0924 firearms-knowing false statements
18 USC 0952 crimes-diplomatic codes/correspondence
18 USC 1001 fraud and false statements
18 USC 1005 fraud/false statement-bank officers
18 USC 1014 fraud/false statements-loan/credit applications
18 USC 1028 fraud/false statements-identification documents
18 USC 1029 fraud/false statements-access devices
18 USC 1030 fraud/false statements-fraud-computers
18 USC 1071 concealing person from arrest
18 USC 1073 flight to avoid prosecution/testimony
18 USC 1153 offenses within Indian country
18 USC 1201 kidnapping
18 USC 1341 mail fraud
18 USC 1343 mail fraud-wire/radio/TV
18 USC 1344 bank fraud
18 USC 1503 influencing/injuring officer/juror
18 USC 1508 recording/listening/observing proceedings of grand juries
18 USC 1512 obstruction of justice
18 USC 1513 retaliating against witness/victim/informant
18 USC 1542 passport/visa-false statement-application/use of passport
18 USC 1546 passport/visa-fraud/misuse of visas/permits
18 USC 1621 criminal procedure-perjury
18 USC 1623 criminal procedure-grand jury perjury
18 USC 1708 postal service-theft/receipt of stolen mail
18 USC 1791 provision/possession of prison contraband
18 USC 1792 prisons-mutiny/riot prohibited
18 USC 1951 interfere with commerce-threats/violence
18 USC 1952 interstate travel in aid of racketeering
18 USC 1955 illegal gambling
18 USC 1956 laundering of monetary instrument
18 USC 1957 racketeering-unlawful monetary transactions
18 USC 1958 use of interstate commerce facilities-murder for hire
18 USC 1961 racketeering-definitions
18 USC 1962 racketeering-prohibited acts
18 USC 2113 bank robbery
18 USC 2119 robbery-car jacking
18 USC 2241 sexual abuse in federal territories
18 USC 2252 sexual exploitation of minors
18 USC 2312 transportation of stolen vehicles
18 USC 2314 transportation of stolen goods-securities
18 USC 2510 wiretapping-definitions
18 USC 2511 wiretapping-prohibited
18 USC 2512 wiretapping-manufacture/distribution/possession
18 USC 2513 wiretapping-confiscation of devices
18 USC 2514 wiretapping-REPEALED-15October1970
18 USC 2515 wiretapping-prohibition on use as evidence
18 USC 2516 wiretapping-authorization
18 USC 2517 wiretapping-authorization for use/disclosure
18 USC 2518 wiretapping-procedure
18 USC 2519 wiretapping-reports
18 USC 2701 stored communications-unlawful access
18 USC 2702 stored communications-disclosure of contents
18 USC 2703 stored communications-requirements for government access
18 USC 2704 stored communications-backup preservation
18 USC 2705 stored communications-delayed notice
18 USC 2706 stored communications-cost reimbursement
18 USC 2707 stored communications-civil action
18 USC 2708 stored communications-exclusivity of remedies
18 USC 2709 stored communications-counterintelligence access
18 USC 2710 stored communications-wrongful disclosure-video records
18 USC 2721 state motor vehicle records-prohibitions on use/release
18 USC 2722 state motor vehicle records-additional unlawful acts
18 USC 2723 state motor vehicle records-penalties
18 USC 2724 state motor vehicle records-civil actions
18 USC 2725 state motor vehicle records-definitions
18 USC 3121 pen register/trap/trace devices-general prohibition
18 USC 3122 pen register/trap/trace devices-application for order
18 USC 3123 pen register/trap/trace devices-issuance of order
18 USC 3124 pen register/trap/trace-assistance in installation/use
18 USC 3125 pen register/trap/trace devices-emergency installations
18 USC 3126 pen register/trap/trace devices-reports
18 USC 3127 pen register/trap/trace devices-definitions
18 USC 3144 release/detention of material witness
18 USC 3146 failure to appear-judicial proceeding
18 USC 3150 case removed from state court
18 USC 3184 extradition of fugitives from foreign country to U.S.
18 USC 5031 criminal procedure-defines juvenile delinquent
18 USC 5032 criminal procedures-juvenile delinquency proceedings
21 USC 0812 drugs-control and enforcement
21 USC 0841 drugs-prohibited acts
21 USC 0842 drugs-additional prohibited acts
21 USC 0843 drugs-additional prohibited acts
21 USC 0844 drugs-possession
21 USC 0844a drugs-civil penalties-small amounts
21 USC 0845 drugs-distribution to minors
21 USC 0846 drugs-attempt/conspiracy
21 USC 0848 drugs-continuing criminal enterprise
21 USC 0853 drugs-criminal forfeiture
21 USC 0856 drugs-offenses/penalties
21 USC 0859 drugs-distribution to minors
21 USC 0860 drugs-distribution near schools
21 USC 0881 drugs-forfeitures
21 USC 0952 import-controlled substances
21 USC 0953 export-controlled substances
21 USC 0955 drugs-possession on vessels
21 USC 0960 controlled substances-export/import
21 USC 0963 drugs-conspiracy in export/import
22 USC 2778 arms control-export/import
26 USC 5841 machine guns/other devices-registry
26 USC 5861 machine guns/other devices-prohibited acts
26 USC 6050 information returns
26 USC 7201 tax evasion
26 USC 7202 willful failure to collect/pay tax
26 USC 7203 willful failure to file
26 USC 7206 fraud and false statements
26 USC 7207 fraudulent return
26 USC 7212 interfering with administration of IRS
31 USC 5313 coins/currency transaction reporting
31 USC 5322 monetary instruments-reporting
31 USC 5324 financial reporting requirement
42 USC 6928 hazardous waste-federal enforcement
46 USC 1903 shipping
49 USC 1472 forgery-aircraft certificates/markings



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