2006 Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Chapter 8 - PART C - FINES
§8C4.3. Threat to National Security (Policy Statement)
If the offense constituted a threat to national security, an upward departure may be warranted.
The Federal Sentencing Guidelines
- The Commission promulgates guidelines that judges consult when sentencing federal offenders. When the guidelines are amended, a subsequent Guidelines Manual is published.
- In this section, you will find the Commission’s comprehensive archive of yearly amendments and Guidelines Manuals dating back to 1987.