Episode 37: Chapter Three of the Guidelines Manual

(Published February 18, 2026)  In this episode, Lori Baker and Peter Madsen focus on Chapter 3 of the Guidelines Manual and, in particular, the interplay between an increase at §3C1.1 for obstruction of justice and a reduction at §3E1.1 for acceptance of responsibility. Lori and Peter cover how they can overlap, how they sometimes don’t overlap, and review the various factors that one should consider when making an assessment.