2008 5k2_9

2008 FEDERAL SENTENCING GUIDELINES MANUAL


CHAPTER 5 - PART K - DEPARTURES

§5K2.9. Criminal Purpose (Policy Statement)

If the defendant committed the offense in order to facilitate or conceal the commission of another offense, the court may increase the sentence above the guideline range to reflect the actual seriousness of the defendant’s conduct.

Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987.