Statutes and regulations

Term of Probation ― Organizations

U.S.S.G. § 8D1.2 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Term of Probation ― Organizations

The terms of probation set forth in this section are those provided in 18 U.S.C. § 3561(c). Historical Note Effective November 1, 1991 (amendment 422).

Unlawful Possession; Attempt or Conspiracy

U.S.S.G. § 2D2.1 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Unlawful Possession; Attempt or Conspiracy

Commentary Statutory Provision: 21 U.S.C. § 844(a). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). … Note, however, that 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f) provides an exception to the applicability of mandatory minimum sentences in certain cases.

Class B or C Misdemeanors and Infractions

U.S.S.G. § 1B1.9 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Class B or C Misdemeanors and Infractions

See 18 U.S.C. § 3559. 2. The guidelines for sentencing on multiple counts do not apply to counts that are Class B or C misdemeanors or infractions. … For example, in a case where the defendant wore or displayed an official, or counterfeit official, insignia or uniform received in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 716 while committing an offense covered by the

Revocation of Probation (Policy Statement)

U.S.S.G. § 7B1.3 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Revocation of Probation (Policy Statement)

Under subsection (e), a sentence of seven months imprisonment would be required because the Federal Bureau of Prisons, under 18 U.S.C. § 3585(b), will allow the defendant three months’ credit toward the … Intermittent confinement is authorized as a condition of probation during the first year of the term of probation. 18 U.S.C. § 3563(b)(10); see also §5F1.8 (Intermittent Confinement).

Fraudulently Acquiring Documents Relating to Naturalization, Citizenship, or Legal Resident Status for Own Use; False Personation or Fraudulent Marriage by Alien to Evade Immigration Law; Fraudulently Acquiring or Improperly Using a United States Passport

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

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Fraudulently Acquiring Documents Relating to Naturalization, Citizenship, or Legal Resident Status for Own Use; False Personation or Fraudulent Marriage by Alien to Evade Immigration Law; Fraudulently Acquiring or Improperly Using a United States Passport

Commentary Statutory Provisions: 8 U.S.C. §§ 1160(b)(7)(A), 1185(a)(3), (5), 1325(c), (d); 18 U.S.C. §§ 911, 1015, 1028, 1423–1426, 1542–1544, 1546. Application Notes: 1. Definition. … “The offense of incitement to genocide” means (A) violations of 18 U.S.C. § 1091(c); and (B) conduct that would have been a violation of such section if the offense had occurred within the jurisdiction

Conspiracy or Solicitation to Commit Murder

U.S.S.G. § 2A1.5 · Federal · Guidelines

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

Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. §§ 351(d), 371, 373, 1117, 1751(d). Historical Note Effective November 1, 1990 (amendment 311).

Offenses Involving Counterfeit Bearer Obligations of the United States

U.S.S.G. § 2B5.1 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Offenses Involving Counterfeit Bearer Obligations of the United States

“Distinctive counterfeit deterrent” and “distinctive paper” have the meaning given those terms in 18 U.S.C. § 474A(c)(2) and (1), respectively altered. … “Distinctive counterfeit deterrent” and “distinctive paper” have the meaning given those terms in 18 U.S.C. § 474A(c)(2) and (1), respectively.

Kidnapping, Abduction, Unlawful Restraint

U.S.S.G. § 2A4.1 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Kidnapping, Abduction, Unlawful Restraint

Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. §§ 115(b)(2), 351(b), (d), 1201, 1203, 1751(b), 2340A. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). Application Notes: 1. … “Sexually exploited” includes offenses set forth in 18 U.S.C. §§ 2241–2244, 2251, and 2421– 2423. 4.

Narco-Terrorism

U.S.S.G. § 2D1.14 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Narco-Terrorism

Importing, Exporting, or Trafficking (Including Possession with Intent to Commit These Offenses); Attempt or Conspiracy) applicable to the underlying offense, except that §2D1.1(a)(5)(A), (a)(5)(B), and (b)(18 … Commentary Statutory Provision: 21 U.S.C. § 960a. Historical Note Effective November 1, 2007 (amendment 700).

Obstructing Correspondence

U.S.S.G. § 2H3.3 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Obstructing Correspondence

Commentary Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. § 1702. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).

Payment of the Fine ― Organizations

U.S.S.G. § 8C3.2 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Payment of the Fine ― Organizations

When the court permits other than immediate payment, the period provided for payment shall be the shortest time in which full payment can reasonably be made. 18 U.S.C. § 3572(d).

Trafficking in a Document Relating to Naturalization, Citizenship, or Legal Resident Status, or a United States Passport; False Statement in Respect to the Citizenship or Immigration Status of Another; Fraudulent Marriage to Assist Alien to Evade Immigration Law

U.S.S.G. § 2L2.1 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Trafficking in a Document Relating to Naturalization, Citizenship, or Legal Resident Status, or a United States Passport; False Statement in Respect to the Citizenship or Immigration Status of Another; Fraudulent Marriage to Assist Alien to Evade Immigration Law

Commentary Statutory Provisions: 8 U.S.C. §§ 1160(b)(7)(A), 1185(a)(3), (4), 1325(c), (d); 18 U.S.C. §§ 1015, 1028, 1425–1427, 1542, 1544, 1546. … “Child” has the meaning set forth in section 101(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1101(b)(1)).

Determining the Fine for Other Counts

U.S.S.G. § 8C2.10 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Determining the Fine for Other Counts

For any count or counts not covered under §8C2.1 (Applicability of Fine Guidelines), the court should determine an appropriate fine by applying the provisions of 18 U.S.C. §§ 3553 and 3572.

Offering, Giving, Soliciting, or Receiving a Gratuity

U.S.S.G. § 2C1.2 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Offering, Giving, Soliciting, or Receiving a Gratuity

Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. §§ 201(c)(1), 212–214, 217. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). Application Notes: 1. Definitions. … “Public official” shall be construed broadly and includes the following: (A) “Public official” as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 201(a)(1). (B) A member of a state or local legislature.

Application Instructions ― Organizations

U.S.S.G. § 8A1.2 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Application Instructions ― Organizations

U.S.C. § 3553(a) to determine the sentence that is sufficient, but not greater than necessary, to comply with the purposes set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a)(2). … (I) “Pecuniary loss” is derived from 18 U.S.C. § 3571(d) and is equivalent to the term “loss” as used in Chapter Two (Offense Conduct).

Significance of Commentary

U.S.S.G. § 1B1.7 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Significance of Commentary

See 18 U.S.C. § 3742. In addition, the commentary may provide background information, including factors considered in promulgating the guideline or reasons underlying promulgation of the guideline.

Misprision of Felony

U.S.S.G. § 2X4.1 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Misprision of Felony

Commentary Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. § 4. Application Notes: 1. “Underlying offense” means the offense as to which the defendant is convicted of committing the misprision.

Payment to Witness

U.S.S.G. § 2J1.9 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Payment to Witness

Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. § 201(c)(2), (3). Application Notes: 1.

Interstate or Foreign Travel or Transportation in Aid of a Racketeering Enterprise

U.S.S.G. § 2E1.2 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Interstate or Foreign Travel or Transportation in Aid of a Racketeering Enterprise

Commentary Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. § 1952. Application Notes: 1.

Operating or Directing the Operation of a Common Carrier Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs

U.S.S.G. § 2D2.3 · Federal · Guidelines

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Operating or Directing the Operation of a Common Carrier Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs

Commentary Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. § 342. Background: This section implements the direction to the Commission in section 6482 of the AntiDrug Abuse Act of 1988.