2002 Federal Sentencing Guidelines

Chapter 2 Part A - OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON

1. HOMICIDE

§2A1.2. Second Degree Murder

(a) Base Offense Level: 33

Commentary

Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. §§ 1111, 2332b(a)(1), 2340A. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).

Background: The maximum term of imprisonment authorized by statute for second degree murder is life.

Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. Amended effective November 1, 2002 (see Appendix C, amendment 637).