§ 25. Use of minors in crimes of violence

• (a) In this section, the following definitions shall apply:
  • (1) The term “crime of violence” has the meaning set forth in section 16.
  • (2) The term “minor” means a person who has not reached 18 years of age.
  • (3) The term “uses” means employs, hires, persuades, induces, entices, or coerces.
• (b) Any person who is 18 years of age or older, who intentionally uses a minor to commit a crime of violence for which such person may be prosecuted in a court of the United States, or to assist in avoiding detection or apprehension for such an offense, shall—
  • (1) for the first conviction, be subject to twice the maximum term of imprisonment and twice the maximum fine that would otherwise be authorized for the offense; and
  • (2) for each subsequent conviction, be subject to 3 times the maximum term of imprisonment and 3 times the maximum fine that would otherwise be authorized for the offense.