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Licensee Recordkeeping Violations Involving Explosive Materials
U.S.S.G. § 2K1.6 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Licensee Recordkeeping Violations Involving Explosive Materials
Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. § 842(f), (g). Background: The above-referenced provisions are recordkeeping offenses applicable only to “licensees,” who are defined at 18 U.S.C. § 841(m).
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Gathering National Defense Information
U.S.S.G. § 2M3.2 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Gathering National Defense Information
Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. §§ 793(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (g), 1030(a)(1). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). Application Notes: 1. … If the defendant is convicted under 18 U.S.C. § 793(d) or (e), §2M3.3 may apply. See Commentary to §2M3.3.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Destruction of, or Production of Defective, War Material, Premises, or Utilities
U.S.S.G. § 2M2.1 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Destruction of, or Production of Defective, War Material, Premises, or Utilities
(a) Base Offense Level: 32 Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. §§ 2153, 2154; 42 U.S.C. § 2284; 49 U.S.C. § 60123(b). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). … Violations of 42 U.S.C. § 2284 are included in this section where the defendant was convicted of acting with intent to injure the United States or aid a foreign nation.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026U.S.S.G. § 2B2.3 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Trespass
“Government entity” has the meaning given that term in 18 U.S.C. § 1030(e)(9). “Protected computer” means a computer described in 18 U.S.C. § 1030(e)(2)(A) or (B). … “Restricted building or grounds” has the meaning given that term in 18 U.S.C. § 1752. “Seaport” has the meaning given that term in 18 U.S.C. § 26. 2. Application of Subsection (b)(3).
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026U.S.S.G. § 2G3.1 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Importing, Mailing, or Transporting Obscene Matter; Transferring Obscene Matter to a Minor; Misleading Domain Names
—For purposes of this guideline: “Computer” has the meaning given that term in 18 U.S.C. § 1030(e)(1). … “Material that is harmful to minors” has the meaning given that term in 18 U.S.C. § 2252B(d).
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Peonage, Involuntary Servitude, Slave Trade, and Child Soldiers
U.S.S.G. § 2H4.1 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Peonage, Involuntary Servitude, Slave Trade, and Child Soldiers
(a) Base Offense Level: (1) 22; or (2) 18, if (A) the defendant was convicted of an offense under 18 U.S.C. § 1592, or (B) the defendant was convicted of an offense under 18 U.S.C. § 1593A based on an … act in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1592.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Responses to Violations of Supervised Release (Policy Statement)
U.S.S.G. § 7C1.3 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Responses to Violations of Supervised Release (Policy Statement)
—Upon a finding of a violation for which revocation is required by statute (see 18 U.S.C. § 3583(g)), the court shall revoke supervised release. … See 18 U.S.C. § 3583(c), (e); Application Note 1 to §5D1.1 (Imposition of a Term of Supervised Release). 2. Responses.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Limitation on Applicability of Statutory Minimum Sentences in Certain Cases
U.S.S.G. § 5C1.2 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Limitation on Applicability of Statutory Minimum Sentences in Certain Cases
Definitions.— (A) The term “violent offense” means a “crime of violence,” as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 16, that is punishable by imprisonment. … See 18 U.S.C. §§ 3583(c), 3553(a)(2)(C)); see also S. Rep.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Fines for Individual Defendants
U.S.S.G. § 5E1.2 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Fines for Individual Defendants
(g) If the defendant knowingly fails to pay a delinquent fine, the court shall resentence him in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 3614. … However, higher or lower limits may apply when specified by statute. 18 U.S.C. § 3571(b)(1), (e).
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Bribery in Procurement of Bank Loan and Other Commercial Bribery
U.S.S.G. § 2B4.1 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Bribery in Procurement of Bank Loan and Other Commercial Bribery
Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. §§ 215, 220, 224, 225; 26 U.S.C. §§ 9012(e), 9042(d); 41 U.S.C. §§ 8702, 8707; 42 U.S.C. §§ 1395nn(b)(1), (2), 1396h(b)(1),(2); 49 U.S.C. § 11902. … This guideline also applies to violations of 18 U.S.C. § 224, sports bribery, as well as certain violations of the Interstate Commerce Act.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026U.S.S.G. § 2Q1.1 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Knowing Endangerment Resulting From Mishandling Hazardous or Toxic Substances, Pesticides or Other Pollutants
(a) Base Offense Level: 24 Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. § 1992(b)(3); 33 U.S.C. § 1319(c)(3); 42 U.S.C. §§ 6928(e), 7413(c)(5).
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Term of Imprisonment—Supervised Release (Policy Statement)
U.S.S.G. § 7C1.5 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Term of Imprisonment—Supervised Release (Policy Statement)
U.S.C. § 3583(g). 3. … U.S.C. § 3583(g). 18 U.S.C. § 3583(d).
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026U.S.S.G. § 2C1.8 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Making, Receiving, or Failing to Report a Contribution, Donation, or Expenditure in Violation of the Federal Election Campaign Act; Fraudulently Misrepresenting Campaign Authority; Soliciting or Receiving a Donation in Connection with an Election While on Certain Federal Property
Commentary Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. § 607; 52 U.S.C. §§ 30109(d), 30114, 30116, 30117, 30118, 30119, 30120, 30121, 30122, 30123, 30124(a), 30125, 30126. … —For purposes of this guideline: “Foreign national” has the meaning given that term in section 319(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, 52 U.S.C. § 30121(b) isions: 18 U.S.C. § 607; 52 U.S.C
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026U.S.S.G. § 2A2.3 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Assault
“Spouse,” “intimate partner,” and “dating partner” have the meaning given those terms in 18 U.S.C. § 2266. … See 18 U.S.C. § 113(b)(1). 2. Application of Subsection (b)(1).
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Use of a Minor in a Crime of Violence
U.S.S.G. § 2X6.1 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Use of a Minor in a Crime of Violence
Commentary Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. § 25. Application Notes: 1. Definition. … Multiple Counts.— (A) In a case in which the defendant is convicted under both 18 U.S.C. § 25 and the underlying crime of violence, the counts shall be grouped pursuant to subsection (a) of §3D1.2 (Groups
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026U.S.S.G. § 2A3.3 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Criminal Sexual Abuse of a Ward or Attempt to Commit Such Acts; Criminal Sexual Abuse of an Individual in Federal Custody
Commentary Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. §§ 2243(b), 2243(c). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). Application Notes: 1. Definitions. … —For purposes of this guideline: “Computer” has the meaning given that term in 18 U.S.C. § 1030(e)(1).
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Losing National Defense Information
U.S.S.G. § 2M3.4 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Losing National Defense Information
(a) Base Offense Level: (1) 18, if top secret information was lost; or (2) 13, otherwise. §§2M3.6 – 2M3.8 Commentary Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. § 793(f). Application Note: 1.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Presentence 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.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Submersible and Semi-Submersible Vessels
U.S.S.G. § 2X7.2 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Submersible and Semi-Submersible Vessels
Commentary Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. § 2285. Application Note: 1. … U.S.C. § 2285 to facilitate other felonies.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026U.S.S.G. § 2K2.1 · Federal · Guidelines
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Unlawful Receipt, Possession, or Transportation of Firearms or Ammunition; Prohibited Transactions Involving Firearms or Ammunition
(x)(1), or 18 U.S.C. § 1715. … “Destructive device” has the meaning given that term in 26 U.S.C. § 5845(f) term in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(17)(A).
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