Conspiracy or Solicitation to Commit Murder

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U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Conspiracy or Solicitation to Commit Murder

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(a) Base Offense Level: 33

(b) Specific Offense Characteristic (1) If the offense involved the offer or the receipt of anything of pecuniary value for undertaking the murder, increase by 4 levels.

(c) Cross References (1) If the offense resulted in the death of a victim, apply §2A1.1 (First Degree Murder). (2) If the offense resulted in an attempted murder or assault with intent to commit murder, apply §2A2.1 (Assault with Intent to Commit Murder; Attempted Murder). Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. §§ 351(d), 371, 373, 1117, 1751(d). Historical Note Effective November 1, 1990 (amendment 311). Amended effective November 1, 2004 (amendment 663). * * * * * 2. ASSAULT

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