1997 FEDERAL SENTENCING GUIDELINE MANUAL
The 1997 Federal Sentencing Guideline is available below in (.PDF) format for viewing, printing, and downloading by chapter (or section of a chapter).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE - Introduction and General Application Principles(.PDF) 1
Part A-Introduction 1
- Authority 1
- The Statutory Mission 1
- The Basic Approach 2
- The Guidelines Resolution of Major Issues 5
- A Concluding Note 11
Part B-General Application Principles 12
CHAPTER TWO - Offense Conduct 39
CHAPTER TWO PARTS A-D (.PDF)
Part A-Offenses Against the Person 40
- Homicide 40
- Assault 42
- Criminal Sexual Abuse 47
- Kidnapping, Abduction, or Unlawful Restraint 53
- Air Piracy 56
- Threatening or Harassing Communications, Stalking, and Domestic Violence 57
Part B-Offenses Involving Property 62
- Theft, Embezzlement, Receipt of Stolen Property, and Property Destruction 62
- Burglary and Trespass 69
- Robbery, Extortion, and Blackmail 71
- Commercial Bribery and Kickbacks 77
- Counterfeiting and Infringement of Copyright or Trademark 80
- Motor Vehicle Identification Numbers 82
Part C-Offenses Involving Public Officials 84
CHAPTER TWO PARTS D-K (.PDF)
Part D-Offenses Involving Drugs 93
- Unlawful Manufacturing, Importing, Exporting, Trafficking, or
Possession;
Continuing Criminal Enterprise 93 - Unlawful Possession 130
- Regulatory Violations 132
Part E-Offenses Involving Criminal Enterprises and Racketeering 134
- Racketeering 134
- Extortionate Extension of Credit 137
- Gambling 138
- Trafficking in Contraband Cigarettes 139
- Labor Racketeering 140
Part F-Offenses Involving Fraud or Deceit 144
Part G-Offenses Involving Prostitution, Sexual Exploitation of Minors, and Obscenity 152
- Prostitution 152
- Sexual Exploitation of a Minor 154
- Obscenity 159
Part H-Offenses Involving Individual Rights 162
- Civil Rights 162
- Political Rights 164
- Privacy and Eavesdropping 165
- Peonage, Involuntary Servitude, and Slave Trade 166
Part I-[Not Used]
Part J-Offenses Involving the Administration of Justice 168
Part K-Offenses Involving Public Safety 177
- Explosives and Arson 177
- Firearms 183
- Mailing Injurious Articles 191
CHAPTER TWO PARTS L - X (.PDF)
Part L-Offenses Involving Immigration, Naturalization, and Passports 192
- Immigration 192
- Naturalization and Passports 196
Part M-Offenses Involving National Defense 201
- Treason 201
- Sabotage 201
- Espionage and Related Offenses 202
- Evasion of Military Service 206
- Prohibited Financial Transactions and Exports 207
- Atomic Energy 209
Part N-Offenses Involving Food, Drugs, Agricultural Products, and Odometer Laws 210
- Tampering with Consumer Products 210
- Food, Drugs, and Agricultural Products 212
- Odometer Laws and Regulations 213
Part O-[Not Used]
Part P-Offenses Involving Prisons and Correctional Facilities 214
Part Q-Offenses Involving the Environment 218
- Environment 218
- Conservation and Wildlife 224
Part R-Antitrust Offenses 226
Part S-Money Laundering and Monetary Transaction Reporting 230
Part T-Offenses Involving Taxation 235
- Income Taxes, Employment Taxes, Estate Taxes, Gift Taxes,
and Excise Taxes (Other Than Alcohol, Tobacco, and Customs Taxes)235 - Alcohol and Tobacco Taxes 243
- Customs Taxes 245
- Tax Table 246
Part U-[Not Used]
Part V-[Not Used]
Part W-[Not Used]
Part X-Other Offenses 248
- Conspiracies, Attempts, Solicitations 248
- Aiding and Abetting 250
- Accessory After the Fact 251
- Misprision of Felony 251
- All Other Offenses 252
Part Y-[Not Used]
Part Z-[Not Used]
CHAPTER THREE - Adjustments (.PDF) 255
Part A-Victim-Related Adjustments 255
Part B-Role in the Offense 259
Part C-Obstruction 264
Part D-Multiple Counts 268
Part E-Acceptance of Responsibility 280
CHAPTER FOUR - Criminal History and Criminal Livelihood(.PDF) 283
Part A-Criminal History 283
Part B-Career Offenders and Criminal Livelihood 297
CHAPTER FIVE - Determining the Sentence(.PDF) 303
Part A-Sentencing Table 303
Part B-Probation 306
Part C-Imprisonment 313
Part D-Supervised Release 318
Part E-Restitution, Fines, Assessments, Forfeitures 324
Part F-Sentencing Options 332
Part G-Implementing the Total Sentence of Imprisonment 338
Part H-Specific Offender Characteristics 343
Part I-[Not Used]
Part J-Relief From Disability 347
Part K-Departures 348
- Substantial Assistance to Authorities 348
- Other Grounds for Departure 349
CHAPTER SIX - Sentencing Procedures and Plea Agreements (.PDF) 357
Part A-Sentencing Procedures 357
Part B-Plea Agreements 360
CHAPTER SEVEN - Violations of Probation and Supervised Release (.PDF) 365
Part A-Introduction to Chapter Seven 365
- Authority 365
- Background 365
- Resolution of Major Issues 366
- The Basic Approach 368
- A Concluding Note 368
Part B-Probation and Supervised Release Violations 369
CHAPTER EIGHT - Sentencing of Organizations (.PDF) 377
Part A-General Application Principles 378
Part B-Remedying Harm from Criminal Conduct 384
Part C-Fines 387
- Determining the Fine - Criminal Purpose Organizations 387
- Determining the Fine - Other Organizations 387
- Implementing the Sentence of a Fine 403
- Departures from the Guideline Fine Range 406
Part D-Organizational Probation 410
Part E-Special Assessments, Forfeitures, and Costs 415
APPENDIX A - Statutory Index (.PDF) 417
APPENDIX B - Selected Sentencing Statutes(.PDF) 431
INDEX TO GUIDELINES MANUAL(.PDF) 505
SUPPLEMENTARY VOLUME
APPENDIX C - Amendments to the Guidelines Manual 1
Amendments 1 - 70(.PDF)
Amendments 72 - 122(.PDF)
Amendments 123 -181(.PDF)
Amendments 182 - 250(.PDF)
Amendments 251- 307(.PDF)
Amendments 307 - 317(.PDF)
Amendments 318 - 363(.PDF)
Amendments 364 - 439(.PDF)
Amendments 439 - 473(.PDF)
Amendments 474 - 508(.PDF)
Amendments 509 - 575(.PDF)
United States Sentencing Commission