Statutes and regulations

Presentence Report (Policy Statement)

U.S.S.G. § 6A1.1 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Presentence Report (Policy Statement)

(a) The probation officer must conduct a presentence investigation and submit a report to the court before it imposes sentence unless— (1) 18 U.S.C. § 3593(c) or another statute requires otherwise; or … (2) the court finds that the information in the record enables it to meaningfully exercise its sentencing authority under 18 U.S.C. § 3553, and the court explains its finding on the record.

Criminal Infringement of Copyright or Trademark

U.S.S.G. § 2B5.3 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Criminal Infringement of Copyright or Trademark

Commentary Statutory Provisions: 17 U.S.C. §§ 506(a), 1201, 1204; 18 U.S.C. §§ 2318–2320, 2511. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). … “Counterfeit military good or service” has the meaning given that term in 18 U.S.C. § 2320(f)(4). “Drug” and “counterfeit mark” have the meaning given those terms in 18 U.S.C. § 2320(f).

Reduction in Term of Imprisonment as a Result of Amended Guideline Range

U.S.S.G. § 1B1.10 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Reduction in Term of Imprisonment as a Result of Amended Guideline Range

—Consistent with 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2), the court shall consider the factors set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) in determining: (I) whether a reduction in the defendant’s term of imprisonment is warranted … This policy statement provides guidance and limitations for a court when considering a motion under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) and implements 28 U.S.C. § 994(u), which provides: “If the Commission reduces

Possessing, Purchasing, or Owning Body Armor by Violent Felons

U.S.S.G. § 2K2.6 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Possessing, Purchasing, or Owning Body Armor by Violent Felons

Commentary Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. § 931. Application Notes: 1. Application of Subsection (b)(1).— (A) Meaning of “Defendant”. … MAILING INJURIOUS ARTICLES Historical Note Effective November 1, 1987 ense of conviction includes a count of conviction for that other felony offense, the counts of conviction for the 18 U.S.C. § 931 offense

Evasion of Export Controls; Financial Transactions with Countries Supporting International Terrorism

U.S.S.G. § 2M5.1 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Evasion of Export Controls; Financial Transactions with Countries Supporting International Terrorism

Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. § 2332d; 22 U.S.C. § 8512; 50 U.S.C. §§ 1705, 4819. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). Application Notes: 1. … —For purposes of subsection (a)(1)(B), “a country supporting international terrorism” means a country designated under section 1754 of the Export Controls Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. § 4813). 2.

Imposition of a Sentence on a Defendant Subject to an Undischarged Term of Imprisonment or Anticipated State Term of Imprisonment

U.S.S.G. § 5G1.3 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Imposition of a Sentence on a Defendant Subject to an Undischarged Term of Imprisonment or Anticipated State Term of Imprisonment

referencing 18 U.S.C ction (d).— (A) In General. … United States, 566 U.S. 231, 236 (2012); 18 U.S.C. § 3584(a).

Class A Misdemeanors (Not Covered by Another Specific Offense Guideline)

U.S.S.G. § 2X5.2 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Class A Misdemeanors (Not Covered by Another Specific Offense Guideline)

(a) Base Offense Level: 6 Commentary Statutory Provisions: 10 U.S.C. § 2733a(g)(2); 18 U.S.C. §§ 39B, 1365(f), 1801, 2259(d)(4); 34 U.S.C. § 12593; 49 U.S.C. § 31310.

Terrorism

U.S.S.G. § 3A1.4 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Terrorism

—For purposes of this guideline, “federal crime of terrorism” has the meaning given that term in 18 U.S.C. § 2332b(g)(5). 2. Harboring, Concealing, and Obstruction Offenses. … —For purposes of this guideline, an offense that involved (A) harboring or concealing a terrorist who committed a federal crime of terrorism (such as an offense under 18 U.S.C. § 2339 or § 2339A); or (

Obstructing or Impeding Officers

U.S.S.G. § 2A2.4 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Obstructing or Impeding Officers

Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. §§ 40A, 111, 1501, 1502, 2237(a)(1), (a)(2)(A), 3056(d). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). Application Notes: 1. … Historical Note Effective October 15, 1988 (amendment 64) although an offense under 18 U.S.C. § 758 for fleeing or evading a law enforcement checkpoint at high speed will often, but not always, involve

Arson; Property Damage by Use of Explosives

U.S.S.G. § 2K1.4 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Arson; Property Damage by Use of Explosives

Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. §§ 32(a), (b), 33, 81, 844(f), (h) (only in the case of an offense committed prior to November 18, 1988), (i), 1855, 1992(a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(4), 2275, 2282A, … “Mass transportation” has the meaning given that term in 18 U.S.C. § 1992(d)(7).

Aggravated Assault

U.S.S.G. § 2A2.2 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Aggravated Assault

Application Notes: 1 ection order, increase by 2 levels. (7) If the defendant was convicted under 18 U.S.C. § 111(b) or § 115, increase by 2 levels. … “Strangling” and “suffocating” have the meaning given those terms in 18 U.S.C. § 113. “Spouse,” “intimate partner,” and “dating partner” have the meaning given those terms in 18 U.S.C. § 2266. 2.

Manufacturing, Distributing, Advertising, or Possessing an Eavesdropping Device

U.S.S.G. § 2H3.2 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Manufacturing, Distributing, Advertising, or Possessing an Eavesdropping Device

Commentary Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. § 2512. Historical Note Effective November 1, 1987.

Applicability of Chapter Eight

U.S.S.G. § 8A1.1 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Applicability of Chapter Eight

“Organization” means “a person other than an individual.” 18 U.S.C. § 18.

Gathering or Transmitting National Defense Information to Aid a Foreign Government

U.S.S.G. § 2M3.1 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Gathering or Transmitting National Defense Information to Aid a Foreign Government

Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. § 794; 42 U.S.C. §§ 2274(a), (b), 2275. Application Notes: 1. … Executive Order 13526 (50 U.S.C. § 3161 note). 2.

Obstructing an Election or Registration

U.S.S.G. § 2H2.1 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Obstructing an Election or Registration

(a) Base Offense Level (Apply the greatest): (1) 18, if the obstruction occurred by use of force or threat of force against person(s) or property; or (2) 12, if the obstruction occurred by forgery, fraud … Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. §§ 241, 242, 245(b)(1)(A), 592, 593, 594, 597, 1015(f); 52 U.S.C. §§ 10307, 10308(a), (b).

Gambling Offenses; Animal Fighting Offenses

U.S.S.G. § 2E3.1 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Gambling Offenses; Animal Fighting Offenses

Commentary Statutory Provisions: 7 U.S.C. § 2156 (felony provisions only); 15 U.S.C. §§ 1172–1175; 18 U.S.C. §§ 1082, 1301–1304, 1306, 1511, 1953, 1955; 31 U.S.C. § 5363. … —For purposes of this guideline, “animal fighting venture” has the meaning given that term in 7 U.S.C. § 2156(f). Historical Note Effective November 1, 1987.

Failure to Surrender Canceled Naturalization Certificate

U.S.S.G. § 2L2.5 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Failure to Surrender Canceled Naturalization Certificate

(a) Base Offense Level: 6 Commentary Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. § 1428. Historical Note Effective November 1, 1987.

Exportation of Arms, Munitions, or Military Equipment or Services Without Required Validated Export License

U.S.S.G. § 2M5.2 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Exportation of Arms, Munitions, or Military Equipment or Services Without Required Validated Export License

Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. § 554; 22 U.S.C. §§ 2778, 2780, 8512; 50 U.S.C. § 1705. Application Note: 1. … Under 22 U.S.C. § 2778, the President is authorized, through a licensing system administered by the Department of State, to control exports of defense articles and defense services that he deems critical

Commission’s Authority

U.S.S.G. § 1A1.1 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Commission’s Authority

See 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a). The Act also provides for the development of guidelines by the Commission that further those purposes. … To the contrary, Congress set forth the factors that a court must consider in imposing a sentence that is “sufficient but not greater than necessary” to comply with the purposes of sentencing in 18 U.S.C

Providing False Information or Threatening to Tamper with Consumer Products

U.S.S.G. § 2N1.2 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Providing False Information or Threatening to Tamper with Consumer Products

Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. § 1365(c), (d). Historical Note Effective November 1, 1987. Amended effective November 1, 1990 (amendment 339); November 1, 2025 (amendment 836).