2012 5h1_7

CHAPTER FIVE - DETERMINING THE SENTENCE


PART H - SPECIFIC OFFENDER CHARACTERISTICS


§5H1.7.     Role in the Offense (Policy Statement)

A defendant's role in the offense is relevant in determining the applicable guideline range (see Chapter Three, Part B (Role in the Offense)) but is not a basis for departing from that range (see subsection (d) of §5K2.0 (Grounds for Departures)).

Historical Note:  Effective November 1, 1987.  Amended effective October 27, 2003 (see Appendix C, amendment 651).