2013 5k1_2

CHAPTER FIVE - DETERMINING THE SENTENCE


PART K - DEPARTURES


1.      SUBSTANTIAL ASSISTANCE TO AUTHORITIES


§5K1.2.     Refusal to Assist (Policy Statement)

A defendant's refusal to assist authorities in the investigation of other persons may not be considered as an aggravating sentencing factor.

Historical Note:  Effective November 1, 1987.  Amended effective November 1, 1989 (see Appendix C, amendment 291).