Relevant Conduct - Quick Reference Materials August 2026 Relevant Conduct Think it’s the same thing to plead to one bank robbery as to five because “it’s all relevant conduct”... Learn More
Sexual Abuse and Failure to Register Offenses Primer August 2026 This primer provides a general overview of the statutes, sentencing guidelines, and case law regarding the application... Access the PDF Learn More Topic Backgrounder Sex Offenses Training Materials
Commercial Sex Acts and Sexual Abuse of a Minor Primer June 2026 This primer provides a general overview of the statutes, sentencing guidelines, and case law regarding commercial sex... Download the PDF Learn More Topic Backgrounder Sex Offenses Training Materials
Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 40 May 2026 In episode 40, staff review the financial penalties imposed in sex offense cases. Listen to Episode 40 Learn More
Training Sessions Archive Video May 2026 Provides an archive of recorded training sessions from March 2021 through April 2026. Learn More Topic Video
Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 32 April 2025 Lori Baker and Peter Madsen walk listeners through cross references. Listen to Episode 32 Learn More
Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 31 March 2025 Staff discuss pseudocounts, a term of art used in guideline application Listen to Episode 31 Learn More
Sex Offenses - Quick Reference Materials September 2023 Sex Offenses Application of the guidelines in child pornography, sex trafficking, and failure to register as a sex... Learn More
Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 23, Part 1 March 2020 Teachable Moments Series: Episode 23, Part 1 Do you know how to apply the Special Instruction at §2G2.1? Have you ever... Learn More
Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 11 December 2018 Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 11 Can you group counts involving the same victim? Using the Multiple Counts Decision... Learn More
Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 6 September 2018 Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 6 This podcast will review grouping principles for multiple counts of production of... Learn More
Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 3 September 2018 Episode 3: Relevant Conduct Principles in Child Pornography Offenses In child pornography offenses, there are different... Learn More
Sentencing Practice Talk - Episode 2 September 2018 Episode 2: Base Offense Level for "Conspiracy" Offense What do the guidelines mean when they say “convicted of” a... Learn More