(a) Base Offense Level: 9
Commentary
Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. § 2243(b). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).
Application Notes:
1. A ward is a person in official detention under the custodial, supervisory, or disciplinary authority of the defendant.
2.If the defendant’s criminal history includes a prior sentence for conduct that is similar to the instant offense, an upward departure may be warranted.
Background: The offense covered by this section is a misdemeanor. The maximum term of imprisonment authorized by statute is one year.
Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. Amended effective November 1, 1989 (see Appendix C, amendment 94); November 1, 1995 (see Appendix C, amendment 511).