What constitutes a "violent crime" according to Title 18?

The definition of a "violent crime" under Title 18 encompasses offenses that involve the potential for physical harm or the actual use of force against individuals. This includes crimes like assault, robbery, and murder, where an individual either inflicts physical injury or threatens another with the possibility of harm. The distinguishing factor is the presence of physical force or the intent to intimidate through threats, which clearly aligns with the nature of violent crimes.

Other options, such as white-collar crimes, financial fraud, and environmental offenses, are categorized differently due to their lack of direct physical force or threats against individuals. These types of crimes may cause harm but do so in non-violent ways, often related to financial gain, regulatory breaches, or environmental harm without the component of personal physical threat. Thus, the definition within Title 18 is specifically aimed at behaviors that present a direct threat to personal safety.