Federal Sentencing Guidelines Directory
Complete directory of all federal sentencing guidelines organized by offense category
2A - Offenses Against the Person
Homicide, assault, criminal sexual abuse, kidnapping, air piracy, and threatening or harassing communications
22 guidelines2A1.1
First Degree Murder
Statutory provisions 2
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1111, 1841(a)(2)(C), 1992(a)(7), 2113(e), 2118(c)(2), 2199, 2282A, 2291, 2332b(a)(1), 2340A
- 21 U.S.C. § 848(e). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2A1.2
Second Degree Murder
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1111, 1841(a)(2)(C), 2199, 2282A, 2291, 2332b(a)(1), 2340A. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2A1.3
Voluntary Manslaughter
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1112, 1841(a)(2)(C), 2199, 2291, 2332b(a)(1). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2A1.4
Involuntary Manslaughter
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1112, 1841(a)(2)(C), 2199, 2291, 2332b(a)(1). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2A1.5
Conspiracy or Solicitation to Commit Murder
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 351(d), 371, 373, 1117, 1751(d)
2A2.1
Assault with Intent to Commit Murder; Attempted Murder
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 113(a)(1), 351(c), 1113, 1116(a), 1751(c), 1841(a)(2)(C), 1992(a)(7), 2199, 2291. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2A2.2
Aggravated Assault
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 111, 112, 113(a)(2), (3), (6), (8), 114, 115(a), (b)(1), 351(e), 1751(e), 1841(a)(2)(C), 1992(a)(7), 2199, 2291, 2332b(a)(1), 2340A. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2A2.3
Assault
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 112, 113(a)(4), (5), (7), 115(a), 115(b)(1), 351(e), 1751(e), 2199, 2291. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2A2.4
Obstructing or Impeding Officers
Statutory provisions 1
- 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).
2A3.1
Criminal Sexual Abuse; Attempt to Commit Criminal Sexual Abuse
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2241, 2242. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2A3.2
Criminal Sexual Abuse of a Minor Under the Age of Sixteen Years (Statutory Rape) or Attempt to Commit Such Acts
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. § 2243(a). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2A3.3
Criminal Sexual Abuse of a Ward or Attempt to Commit Such Acts; Criminal Sexual Abuse of an Individual in Federal Custody
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2243(b), 2243(c). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2A3.4
Abusive Sexual Contact or Attempt to Commit Abusive Sexual Contact
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. § 2244. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2A3.6
Aggravated Offenses Relating to Registration as a Sex Offender
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2250(d), 2260A
2A4.1
Kidnapping, Abduction, Unlawful Restraint
Statutory provisions 1
- 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).
2A4.2
Demanding or Receiving Ransom Money
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 876(a), 877, 1202. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2A5.1
Aircraft Piracy or Attempted Aircraft Piracy
Statutory provisions 1
- 49 U.S.C. § 46502(a), (b) (formerly 49 U.S.C. § 1472 (i), (n)). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2A5.2
Interference with Flight Crew Member or Flight Attendant; Interference with Dispatch, Navigation, Operation, or Maintenance of Mass Transportation Vehicle; Unsafe Operation of Unmanned Aircraft
Statutory provisions 2
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 39B, 1992(a)(1), (a)(4), (a)(5), (a)(6)
- 49 U.S.C. §§ 46308, 46503, 46504 (formerly 49 U.S.C. § 1472(c), (j)). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2A5.3
Committing Certain Crimes Aboard Aircraft
Statutory provisions 1
- 49 U.S.C. § 46506 (formerly 49 U.S.C. § 1472(k)(1))
2A6.1
Threatening or Harassing Communications; Hoaxes; False Liens
Statutory provisions 3
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 32(c), 35(b), 871, 876(c), 877, 878(a), 879, 1038, 1521, 1992(a)(9), (a)(10), 2291(a)(8), 2291(e), 2292, 2332b(a)(2)
- 47 U.S.C. § 223(a)(1)(C)-(E)
- 49 U.S.C. § 46507. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2B - Basic Economic Offenses
Theft, embezzlement, property destruction, fraud and deceit, burglary, robbery, extortion, and counterfeiting
13 guidelines2B1.1
Larceny, Embezzlement, and Other Forms of Theft; Offenses Involving Stolen Property; Property Damage or Destruction; Fraud and Deceit; Forgery; Offenses Involving Altered or Counterfeit Instruments Other than Counterfeit Bearer Obligations of the United States
Statutory provisions 9
- 5 U.S.C. §§ 8345a, 8466a
- 7 U.S.C. §§ 6, 6b, 6c, 6h, 6o, 13, 23
- 15 U.S.C. §§ 50, 77e, 77q, 77x, 78j, 78ff, 80b-6, 1644, 6821
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 38, 220, 225, 285-289, 471-473, 500, 510, 553(a)(1), 641, 656, 657, 659, 662, 664, 1001-1008, 1010-1014, 1016-1022, 1025, 1026, 1028, 1029, 1030(a)(4)-(5), 1031, 1037, 1040, 1341-1344, 1348, 1350, 1361, 1363, 1369, 1702, 1703 (if vandalism or malicious mischief, including destruction of mail, is involved), 1708, 1831, 1832, 1992(a)(1), (a)(5), 2113(b), 2282A, 2282B, 2291, 2312-2317, 2332b(a)(1), 2701
- 19 U.S.C. § 2401f
- 20 U.S.C. § 1097(a), (b), (d), (e)
- 29 U.S.C. § 501(c)
- 42 U.S.C. § 1011
- 49 U.S.C. §§ 14915, 30170, 46317(a), 60123(b). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2B1.4
Insider Trading
Statutory provisions 1
- 15 U.S.C. § 78j and 17 C.F.R. § 240.10b-5. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2B1.5
Theft of, Damage to, or Destruction of, Cultural Heritage Resources or Paleontological Resources; Unlawful Sale, Purchase, Exchange, Transportation, or Receipt of Cultural Heritage Resources or Paleontological Resources
Statutory provisions 2
- 16 U.S.C. §§ 470aaa-5, 470ee, 668(a), 707(b)
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 541-546, 554, 641, 661-662, 666, 668, 1163, 1168, 1170, 1361, 1369, 2232, 2314-2315
2B1.6
Aggravated Identity Theft
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. § 1028A. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2B2.1
Burglary of a Residence or a Structure Other than a Residence
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2113(a), 2115, 2117, 2118(b). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2B2.3
Trespass
Statutory provisions 3
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1030(a)(3), 1036, 2199
- 38 U.S.C. § 2413
- 42 U.S.C. § 7270b. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2B3.1
Robbery
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1951, 2113, 2114, 2118(a), 2119. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2B3.2
Extortion by Force or Threat of Injury or Serious Damage
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 875(b), (d), 876(b), (d), 877, 1030(a)(7), 1951. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2B3.3
Blackmail and Similar Forms of Extortion
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 873, 875-877, 1951. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2B4.1
Bribery in Procurement of Bank Loan and Other Commercial Bribery
Statutory provisions 5
- 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. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2B5.1
Offenses Involving Counterfeit Bearer Obligations of the United States
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 470-474A, 476, 477, 500, 501, 1003. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2B5.3
Criminal Infringement of Copyright or Trademark
Statutory provisions 2
- 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).
2B6.1
Altering or Removing Motor Vehicle Identification Numbers, or Trafficking in Motor Vehicles or Parts with Altered or Obliterated Identification Numbers
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 511, 553(a)(2), 2321
2C - Offenses Involving Public Officials and Violations of Federal Election Campaign Laws
Bribery, extortion under color of official right, gratuities, conflicts of interest, and campaign finance violations
5 guidelines2C1.1
Offering, Giving, Soliciting, or Receiving a Bribe; Extortion Under Color of Official Right; Fraud Involving the Deprivation of the Intangible Right to Honest Services of Public Officials; Conspiracy to Defraud by Interference with Governmental Functions
Statutory provisions 2
- 15 U.S.C. §§ 78dd-1, 78dd-2, 78dd-3
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 201(b)(1), (2), 226, 227, 371 (if conspiracy to defraud by interference with governmental functions), 872, 1341 (if the scheme or artifice to defraud was to deprive another of the intangible right of honest services of a public official), 1342 (if the scheme or artifice to defraud was to deprive another of the intangible right of honest services of a public official), 1343 (if the scheme or artifice to defraud was to deprive another of the intangible right of honest services of a public official), 1951. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2C1.2
Offering, Giving, Soliciting, or Receiving a Gratuity
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 201(c)(1), 212-214, 217. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2C1.3
Conflict of Interest; Payment or Receipt of Unauthorized Compensation
Statutory provisions 2
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 203, 205, 207, 208, 209, 1909
- 40 U.S.C. § 14309(a), (b). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2C1.8
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
Statutory provisions 2
- 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 additional provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2D - Offenses Involving Drugs and Narco-Terrorism
Drug trafficking, manufacturing, possession, regulatory offenses, and narco-terrorism
17 guidelines2D1.1
Unlawful Manufacturing, Importing, Exporting, or Trafficking (Including Possession with Intent to Commit These Offenses); Attempt or Conspiracy
Statutory provisions 1
- 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a), (b)(1)-(3), (7), (g), 860a, 865, 960(a), (b); 49 U.S.C. § 46317(b). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2D1.10
Endangering Human Life While Illegally Manufacturing a Controlled Substance; Attempt or Conspiracy
Statutory provisions 1
- 21 U.S.C. § 858
2D1.11
Unlawfully Distributing, Importing, Exporting or Possessing a Listed Chemical; Attempt or Conspiracy
Statutory provisions 1
- 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(c)(1), (2), (f)(1), 865, 960(d)(1), (2), (3), (4)
2D1.12
Unlawful Possession, Manufacture, Distribution, Transportation, Exportation, or Importation of Prohibited Flask, Equipment, Chemical, Product, or Material; Attempt or Conspiracy
Statutory provisions 1
- 21 U.S.C. §§ 843(a)(6), (7), 864
2D1.13
Structuring Chemical Transactions or Creating a Chemical Mixture to Evade Reporting or Recordkeeping Requirements; Presenting False or Fraudulent Identification to Obtain a Listed Chemical; Attempt or Conspiracy
Statutory provisions 1
- 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(c)(3), (f)(1), 843(a)(4)(B), (a)(8)
2D1.2
Drug Offenses Occurring Near Protected Locations or Involving Underage or Pregnant Individuals; Attempt or Conspiracy
Statutory provisions 1
- 21 U.S.C. §§ 859 (formerly 21 U.S.C. § 845), 860 (formerly 21 U.S.C. § 845a), 861 (formerly 21 U.S.C. § 845b)
2D1.6
Use of Communication Facility in Committing Drug Offense; Attempt or Conspiracy
Statutory provisions 1
- 21 U.S.C. § 843(b)
2D1.7
Unlawful Sale or Transportation of Drug Paraphernalia; Attempt or Conspiracy
Statutory provisions 1
- 21 U.S.C. § 863 (formerly 21 U.S.C. § 857)
2D1.8
Renting or Managing a Drug Establishment; Attempt or Conspiracy
Statutory provisions 1
- 21 U.S.C. § 856
2D1.9
Placing or Maintaining Dangerous Devices on Federal Property to Protect the Unlawful Production of Controlled Substances; Attempt or Conspiracy
Statutory provisions 1
- 21 U.S.C. § 841(d)(1)
2D2.1
Unlawful Possession; Attempt or Conspiracy
Statutory provisions 1
- 21 U.S.C. § 844(a). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2D2.2
Acquiring a Controlled Substance by Forgery, Fraud, Deception, or Subterfuge; Attempt or Conspiracy
Statutory provisions 1
- 21 U.S.C. § 843(a)(3)
2D2.3
Operating or Directing the Operation of a Common Carrier Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. § 342
2D3.1
Regulatory Offenses Involving Registration Numbers; Unlawful Advertising Relating to Scheduled Substances; Attempt or Conspiracy
Statutory provisions 1
- 21 U.S.C. §§ 842(a)(1), 843(a)(1), (2). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2D3.2
Regulatory Offenses Involving Controlled Substances or Listed Chemicals; Attempt or Conspiracy
Statutory provisions 1
- 21 U.S.C. §§ 842(a)(2), (9), (10), (b), 954, 961. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2E - Offenses Involving Criminal Enterprises and Racketeering
RICO, extortionate extensions of credit, gambling, contraband cigarettes, and labor racketeering
9 guidelines2E1.1
Unlawful Conduct Relating to Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1962, 1963
2E1.2
Interstate or Foreign Travel or Transportation in Aid of a Racketeering Enterprise
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. § 1952
2E1.3
Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering Activity
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. § 1959 (formerly 18 U.S.C. § 1952B)
2E1.4
Use of Interstate Commerce Facilities in the Commission of Murder-For-Hire
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. § 1958 (formerly 18 U.S.C. § 1952A)
2E2.1
Making or Financing an Extortionate Extension of Credit; Collecting an Extension of Credit by Extortionate Means
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 892-894
2E3.1
Gambling Offenses; Animal Fighting Offenses
Statutory provisions 4
- 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 additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2E4.1
Unlawful Conduct Relating to Contraband Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2342(a), 2344(a)
2E5.1
Offering, Accepting, or Soliciting a Bribe or Gratuity Affecting the Operation of an Employee Welfare or Pension Benefit Plan; Prohibited Payments or Lending of Money by Employer or Agent to Employees, Representatives, or Labor Organizations
Statutory provisions 2
- 18 U.S.C. § 1954
- 29 U.S.C. § 186
2E5.3
False Statements and Concealment of Facts in Relation to Documents Required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act; Failure to Maintain and Falsification of Records Required by the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act; Destruction and Failure to Maintain Corporate Audit Records
Statutory provisions 2
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1027, 1520
- 29 U.S.C. §§ 439, 461, 1131. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2G - Offenses Involving Commercial Sex Acts, Sexual Exploitation of Minors, and Obscenity
Promoting commercial sex acts, sexual exploitation of minors, child pornography, and obscenity
9 guidelines2G1.1
Promoting a Commercial Sex Act or Prohibited Sexual Conduct with an Individual Other than a Minor
Statutory provisions 2
- 8 U.S.C. § 1328 (only if the offense involved a victim other than a minor)
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1591 (only if the offense involved a victim other than a minor), 2421 (only if the offense involved a victim other than a minor), 2421A (only if the offense involved a victim other than a minor), 2422(a) (only if the offense involved a victim other than a minor). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2G1.3
Promoting a Commercial Sex Act or Prohibited Sexual Conduct with a Minor; Transportation of Minors to Engage in a Commercial Sex Act or Prohibited Sexual Conduct; Travel to Engage in Commercial Sex Act or Prohibited Sexual Conduct with a Minor; Sex Trafficking of Children; Use of Interstate Facilities to Transport Information about a Minor
Statutory provisions 2
- 8 U.S.C. § 1328 (only if the offense involved a minor)
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1591 (only if the offense involved a minor), 2421 (only if the offense involved a minor), 2421A (only if the offense involved a minor), 2422 (only if the offense involved a minor), 2423, 2425. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2G2.1
Sexually Exploiting a Minor by Production of Sexually Explicit Visual or Printed Material; Custodian Permitting Minor to Engage in Sexually Explicit Conduct; Advertisement for Minors to Engage in Production
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1591, 2251(a)-(c), 2251(d)(1)(B), 2260(a). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2G2.2
Trafficking in Material Involving the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor; Receiving, Transporting, Shipping, Soliciting, or Advertising Material Involving the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor; Possessing Material Involving the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor with Intent to Traffic; Possessing Material Involving the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1466A, 2252, 2252A(a)-(b), 2260(b). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2G2.3
Selling or Buying of Children for Use in the Production of Pornography
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. § 2251A
2G2.5
Recordkeeping Offenses Involving the Production of Sexually Explicit Materials; Failure to Provide Required Marks in Commercial Electronic Email
Statutory provisions 2
- 15 U.S.C. § 7704(d)
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257, 2257A
2G3.1
Importing, Mailing, or Transporting Obscene Matter; Transferring Obscene Matter to a Minor; Misleading Domain Names
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1460-1463, 1465, 1466, 1470, 2252B, 2252C. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2G3.2
Obscene Telephone Communications for a Commercial Purpose; Broadcasting Obscene Material
Statutory provisions 2
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1464, 1468
- 47 U.S.C. § 223(b)(1)(A)
2H - Offenses Involving Individual Rights
Civil rights offenses, political rights, privacy and eavesdropping, and peonage and involuntary servitude
7 guidelines2H1.1
Offenses Involving Individual Rights
Statutory provisions 2
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 241, 242, 245(b), 246-250, 1091
- 42 U.S.C. § 3631
2H2.1
Obstructing an Election or Registration
Statutory provisions 2
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 241, 242, 245(b)(1)(A), 592, 593, 594, 597, 1015(f)
- 52 U.S.C. §§ 10307, 10308(a), (b). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2H3.1
Interception of Communications; Eavesdropping; Disclosure of Certain Private or Protected Information
Statutory provisions 6
- 8 U.S.C. § 1375a(d)(5)(B)(i), (ii)
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 119, 1039, 1905, 2511
- 26 U.S.C. §§ 7213(a)(1)-(3), (a)(5), (d), 7213A, 7216
- 42 U.S.C. §§ 16962, 16984
- 44 U.S.C. § 3572
- 47 U.S.C. § 605. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2H3.2
Manufacturing, Distributing, Advertising, or Possessing an Eavesdropping Device
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. § 2512
2H3.3
Obstructing Correspondence
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. § 1702. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2H4.1
Peonage, Involuntary Servitude, Slave Trade, and Child Soldiers
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 241, 1581-1590, 1592, 1593A, 2442
2H4.2
Willful Violations of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act
Statutory provisions 1
- 29 U.S.C. § 1851
2J - Offenses Involving the Administration of Justice
Contempt, obstruction of justice, perjury, failure to appear, and witness or juror tampering
7 guidelines2J1.1
Contempt
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 401, 228. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2J1.2
Obstruction of Justice
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1001 (when the statutory maximum term of eight years’ imprisonment applies because the matter relates to international terrorism or domestic terrorism, or to sex offenses under 18 U.S.C. § 1591 or chapters 109A, 109B, 110, or 117 of title 18, United States Code), 1503, 1505-1513, 1516, 1519. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2J1.3
Perjury or Subornation of Perjury; Bribery of Witness
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 201(b)(3), (4), 1621-1623. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2J1.5
Failure to Appear by Material Witness
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. § 3146(b)(1)(B). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2K - Offenses Involving Public Safety
Explosives and arson, firearms and ammunition, and mailing injurious articles
10 guidelines2K1.1
Failure to Report Theft of Explosive Materials; Improper Storage of Explosive Materials
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 842(j), (k), 844(b). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2K1.3
Unlawful Receipt, Possession, or Transportation of Explosive Materials; Prohibited Transactions Involving Explosive Materials
Statutory provisions 2
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 842(a)-(e), (h), (i), (l)-(o), (p)(2), 844(d), (g), 1716, 2283
- 26 U.S.C. § 5685
2K1.4
Arson; Property Damage by Use of Explosives
Statutory provisions 2
- 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, 2282B, 2291, 2332a, 2332f
- 49 U.S.C. § 60123(b). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2K1.5
Possessing Dangerous Weapons or Materials While Boarding or Aboard an Aircraft
Statutory provisions 1
- 49 U.S.C. § 46505 (formerly 49 U.S.C. § 1472(l))
2K1.6
Licensee Recordkeeping Violations Involving Explosive Materials
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. § 842(f), (g)
2K2.1
Unlawful Receipt, Possession, or Transportation of Firearms or Ammunition; Prohibited Transactions Involving Firearms or Ammunition
Statutory provisions 2
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(a)-(p), (r)-(w), (x)(1), 924(a), (b), (e)-(i), (k)-(o), 932, 933, 1715, 2332g
- 26 U.S.C. § 5861(a)-(l). For additional statutory provisions, see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2K2.4
Use of Firearm, Armor-Piercing Ammunition, or Explosive During or in Relation to Certain Crimes
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 844(h), (o), 924(c), 929(a)
2K2.5
Possession of Firearm or Dangerous Weapon in Federal Facility; Possession or Discharge of Firearm in School Zone
Statutory provisions 2
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(q), 930
- 40 U.S.C. § 5104(e)(1)
2K2.6
Possessing, Purchasing, or Owning Body Armor by Violent Felons
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. § 931
2K3.2
Feloniously Mailing Injurious Articles
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. § 1716 (felony provisions only)
2L - Offenses Involving Immigration, Naturalization, and Passports
Smuggling, transporting or harboring unlawful aliens, unlawful entry, and passport and visa offenses
5 guidelines2L1.1
Smuggling, Transporting, or Harboring an Unlawful Alien
Statutory provisions 1
- 8 U.S.C. §§ 1324(a), 1327. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2L1.2
Unlawfully Entering or Remaining in the United States
Statutory provisions 1
- 8 U.S.C. § 1253, § 1325(a) (second or subsequent offense only), § 1326. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2L2.1
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
Statutory provisions 2
- 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. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2L2.2
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
Statutory provisions 2
- 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
2L2.5
Failure to Surrender Canceled Naturalization Certificate
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. § 1428
2M - Offenses Involving National Defense and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Treason, sabotage, espionage, export controls, evasion of military service, and weapons of mass destruction
15 guidelines2M2.1
Destruction of, or Production of Defective, War Material, Premises, or Utilities
Statutory provisions 3
- 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).
2M2.3
Destruction of, or Production of Defective, National Defense Material, Premises, or Utilities
Statutory provisions 3
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2155, 2156
- 42 U.S.C. § 2284
- 49 U.S.C. § 60123(b)
2M3.1
Gathering or Transmitting National Defense Information to Aid a Foreign Government
Statutory provisions 2
- 18 U.S.C. § 794
- 42 U.S.C. §§ 2274(a), (b), 2275
2M3.2
Gathering National Defense Information
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 793(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (g), 1030(a)(1). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2M3.3
Transmitting National Defense Information; Disclosure of Classified Cryptographic Information; Unauthorized Disclosure to a Foreign Government or a Communist Organization of Classified Information by Government Employee; Unauthorized Receipt of Classified Information
Statutory provisions 2
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 793(d), (e), (g), 798
- 50 U.S.C. § 783
2M3.5
Tampering with Restricted Data Concerning Atomic Energy
Statutory provisions 1
- 42 U.S.C. § 2276
2M5.1
Evasion of Export Controls; Financial Transactions with Countries Supporting International Terrorism
Statutory provisions 3
- 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).
2M5.2
Exportation of Arms, Munitions, or Military Equipment or Services Without Required Validated Export License
Statutory provisions 3
- 18 U.S.C. § 554
- 22 U.S.C. §§ 2778, 2780, 8512
- 50 U.S.C. § 1705
2M5.3
Providing Material Support or Resources to Designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations or Specially Designated Global Terrorists, or For a Terrorist Purpose
Statutory provisions 3
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2283, 2284, 2339B, 2339C(a)(1)(B), (c)(2)(B) (but only with respect to funds known or intended to have been provided or collected in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2339C(a)(1)(B))
- 22 U.S.C. § 8512
- 50 U.S.C. § 1705
2M6.1
Unlawful Activity Involving Nuclear Material, Weapons, or Facilities, Biological Agents, Toxins, or Delivery Systems, Chemical Weapons, or Other Weapons of Mass Destruction; Attempt or Conspiracy
Statutory provisions 2
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 175, 175b, 175c, 229, 831, 832, 842(p)(2) (only with respect to weapons of mass destruction as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 2332a(c)(2)(B), (C), and (D)), 1992(a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4), (b)(2), 2283, 2291, 2332h
- 42 U.S.C. §§ 2077(b), 2122, 2131. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2M6.2
Violation of Other Federal Atomic Energy Agency Statutes, Rules, and Regulations
Statutory provisions 1
- 42 U.S.C. § 2273
2N - Offenses Involving Food, Drugs, Agricultural Products, Consumer Products, and Odometer Laws
Tampering with or misbranding food, drugs and consumer products, and odometer laws
5 guidelines2N1.1
Tampering or Attempting to Tamper Involving Risk of Death or Bodily Injury
Statutory provisions 2
- 18 U.S.C. § 1365(a), (e)
- 21 U.S.C. § 333(b)(7). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2N1.2
Providing False Information or Threatening to Tamper with Consumer Products
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. § 1365(c), (d)
2N2.1
Violations of Statutes and Regulations Dealing With Any Food, Drug, Biological Product, Device, Cosmetic, Agricultural Product, or Consumer Product
Statutory provisions 3
- 7 U.S.C. §§ 150bb, 150gg, 6810, 7734, 8313
- 21 U.S.C. §§ 115, 117, 122, 134- 134e, 151-158, 331, 333(a)(1), (a)(2), (b)(1)-(6), (b)(8), 458-461, 463, 466, 610, 611, 614, 617, 619, 620, 642-644, 676
- 42 U.S.C. § 262. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2P - Offenses Involving Prisons and Correctional Facilities
Escape, providing or possessing contraband in prison, and prison riots
3 guidelines2P1.1
Escape, Instigating or Assisting Escape
Statutory provisions 2
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 751, 752, 755
- 28 U.S.C. § 1826. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2P1.3
Engaging In, Inciting or Attempting to Incite a Riot Involving Persons in a Facility for Official Detention
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. § 1792
2Q - Offenses Involving the Environment
Hazardous and toxic substances, pesticides, water and air pollution, and wildlife and marine resource offenses
6 guidelines2Q1.1
Knowing Endangerment Resulting From Mishandling Hazardous or Toxic Substances, Pesticides or Other Pollutants
Statutory provisions 3
- 18 U.S.C. § 1992(b)(3)
- 33 U.S.C. § 1319(c)(3)
- 42 U.S.C. §§ 6928(e), 7413(c)(5). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2Q1.2
Mishandling of Hazardous or Toxic Substances or Pesticides; Recordkeeping, Tampering, and Falsification; Unlawfully Transporting Hazardous Materials in Commerce
Statutory provisions 6
- 7 U.S.C. §§ 136j-136l
- 15 U.S.C. §§ 2614 and 2615
- 33 U.S.C. §§ 1319(c)(1), (2), 1321(b)(5), 1517(b)
- 42 U.S.C. §§ 300h-2, 6928(d), 7413(c)(1)-(4), 9603(b), (c), (d)
- 43 U.S.C. §§ 1350, 1816(a), 1822(b)
- 49 U.S.C. §§ 5124, 46312. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2Q1.3
Mishandling of Other Environmental Pollutants; Recordkeeping, Tampering, and Falsification
Statutory provisions 2
- 33 U.S.C. §§ 403, 406, 407, 411, 1319(c)(1), (c)(2), 1415(b), 1907, 1908
- 42 U.S.C. § 7413(c)(1)-(4). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2Q1.4
Tampering or Attempted Tampering with a Public Water System; Threatening to Tamper with a Public Water System
Statutory provisions 1
- 42 U.S.C. § 300i-1
2Q2.1
Offenses Involving Fish, Wildlife, and Plants
Statutory provisions 2
- 16 U.S.C. §§ 668(a), 707(b), 1174(a), 1338(a), 1375(b), 1540(b), 3373(d)
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 545, 554. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2R - Antitrust Offenses
Bid rigging, price fixing, and market allocation agreements among competitors
1 guidelines2R1.1
Bid-Rigging, Price-Fixing or Market-Allocation Agreements Among Competitors
Statutory provisions 1
- 15 U.S.C. §§ 1, 3(a). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2S - Money Laundering and Monetary Transaction Reporting
Laundering of monetary instruments and failure to report monetary transactions
2 guidelines2S1.1
Laundering of Monetary Instruments; Engaging in Monetary Transactions in Property Derived from Unlawful Activity
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1956, 1957, 1960 (but only with respect to unlicensed money transmitting businesses as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 1960(b)(1)(C)). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2S1.3
Structuring Transactions to Evade Reporting Requirements; Failure to Report Cash or Monetary Transactions; Failure to File Currency and Monetary Instrument Report; Knowingly Filing False Reports; Bulk Cash Smuggling; Establishing or Maintaining Prohibited Accounts
Statutory provisions 3
- 18 U.S.C. § 1960 (but only with respect to unlicensed money transmitting businesses as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 1960(b)(1)(A) and (B))
- 26 U.S.C. §§ 7203 (if a violation based upon 26 U.S.C. § 6050I), 7206 (if a violation based upon 26 U.S.C. § 6050I)
- 31 U.S.C. §§ 5313, 5314, 5316, 5318, 5318A(b), 5322, 5324, 5326, 5331, 5332, 5335, 5336. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2T - Offenses Involving Taxation
Income, employment, estate, gift and excise taxes, alcohol and tobacco taxes, and customs offenses
9 guidelines2T1.1
Tax Evasion; Willful Failure to File Return, Supply Information, or Pay Tax; Fraudulent or False Returns, Statements, or Other Documents
Statutory provisions 1
- 26 U.S.C. §§ 7201, 7203 (other than a violation based upon 26 U.S.C. § 6050I), 7206 (other than a violation based upon 26 U.S.C. § 6050I or § 7206(2)), and 7207. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2T1.4
Aiding, Assisting, Procuring, Counseling, or Advising Tax Fraud
Statutory provisions 1
- 26 U.S.C. § 7206(2) (other than a violation based upon 26 U.S.C. § 6050I)
2T1.6
Failing to Collect or Truthfully Account for and Pay Over Tax
Statutory provisions 1
- 26 U.S.C. § 7202
2T1.7
Failing to Deposit Collected Taxes in Trust Account as Required After Notice
Statutory provisions 1
- 26 U.S.C. §§ 7215, 7512(b)
2T2.1
Non-Payment of Taxes
Statutory provisions 1
- 15 U.S.C. § 377, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5601-5605, 5607, 5608, 5661, 5671, 5691, 5762, provided the conduct constitutes non-payment, evasion or attempted evasion of taxes. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2T2.2
Regulatory Offenses
Statutory provisions 1
- 15 U.S.C. § 377, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5601, 5603-5605, 5661, 5671, 5762, provided the conduct is tantamount to a record-keeping violation rather than an effort to evade payment of taxes. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
2T3.1
Evading Import Duties or Restrictions (Smuggling); Receiving or Trafficking in Smuggled Property
Statutory provisions 2
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 496, 541-545, 547, 548, 550, 551, 1915
- 19 U.S.C. §§ 283, 1436, 1464, 1465, 1586(e), 1708(b), 3907. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2X - Other Offenses
Attempt, solicitation and conspiracy, aiding and abetting, accessory after the fact, and misprision of felony
9 guidelines2X1.1
Attempt, Solicitation, or Conspiracy (Not Covered by a Specific Offense Guideline)
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 371, 372, 2271, 2282A, 2282B. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2X3.1
Accessory After the Fact
Statutory provisions 1
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 3, 757, 1071, 1072, 2284, 2339, 2339A, 2339C(c)(2)(A), (c)(2)(B) (but only with respect to funds known or intended to have been provided or collected in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2339C(a)(1)(A))
2X5.2
Class A Misdemeanors (Not Covered by Another Specific Offense Guideline)
Statutory provisions 4
- 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. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)