2005 Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Chapter 2 - PART X - OTHER OFFENSES
§2X6.1. Use of a Minor in a Crime of Violence
(a) Base Offense Level: 4 plus the offense level from the guideline applicable to the underlying crime of violence.
Commentary
Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. § 25.
Application Notes:
1. Definition.—For purposes of this guideline, "underlying crime of violence" means the crime of violence as to which the defendant is convicted of using a minor.
2. Inapplicability of §3B1.4.—Do not apply the adjustment under §3B1.4 (Using a Minor to Commit a Crime).
3. Multiple Counts.—
(A) In a case in which the defendant is convicted under both 18 U.S.C. § 25 and the underlying crime of violence, the counts shall be grouped pursuant to subsection (a) of §3D1.2 (Groups of Closely Related Counts).
(B) Multiple counts involving the use of a minor in a crime of violence shall not be grouped under §3D1.2.