Relevant Conduct
Think it’s the same thing to plead to one bank robbery as to five because “it’s all relevant conduct”? Think again! Confused about when the “special instruction” applies in sex offenses? You’re not alone. Relevant conduct is a term of art under the guidelines, one of the guidelines’ foundational principles, and understanding it is the key to understanding a defendant’s sentencing liability. Learn the rules governing, and the limitations on, the information courts may consider when determining the sentencing guideline range for federal felonies and Class A misdemeanors.
The following quick reference materials cover the principles of relevant conduct.
One-Pagers
- Overview of the Principles of Relevant Conduct
- Principle One: Acts of the Defendant
- Principle Two: Acts of Others
- Principle Three: Expanded Relevant Conduct
- Resources Guide
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