Primer
July 2026
This primer provides a general overview of guideline sections 3B1.1 (Aggravating Role) and 3B1.2 (Mitigating Role)...
RESEARCH & DATA MISSION
The Office of General Counsel periodically releases these primers to provide an overview of a variety of sentencing topics to assist in understanding and applying the sentencing guidelines. Topics range from common issues during loss calculation and the categorical approach to the rights of crime victims at sentencing and post-sentencing proceedings.