(August 2023) In fiscal year 2022, there were 99 organizations convicted of a federal offense, a decrease from the previous year. These offenders can include corporations, partnerships, pension funds, and non-profits. The most common offenses committed by these offenders were fraud and environmental crimes.
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.