2003 Federal Sentencing Guidelines

Chapter 2 PART A - OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON

1. HOMICIDE

§2A1.3. Voluntary Manslaughter

(a) Base Offense Level: 25

Commentary

Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. §§ 1112, 2332b(a)(1). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index).

Background: The maximum term of imprisonment authorized by statute for voluntary manslaughter is ten years.

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