(July 2019) In fiscal year 2018, there were 2,564 offenders convicted under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c). Of these offenders, 5.3% were convicted of multiple counts of section 924(c), a decrease from 8.0% in fiscal year 2014.
- 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.
