Use of Interstate Commerce Facilities in the Commission of Murder-For-Hire

(a) Base Offense Level (Apply the greater): (1) 32; or (2) the offense level applicable to the underlying unlawful conduct. Commentary Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. § 1958 (formerly 18 U.S.C. § 1952A). Application Note: 1. If the underlying conduct violates state law, the offense level corresponding to the most analogous federal offense is to be used. Background: This guideline and the statute to which it applies do not require that a murder actually have been committed. Historical Note Effective November 1, 1987. Amended effective November 1, 1989 (amendment 144); November 1, 1990 (amendment 311); November 1, 1992 (amendment 449).