Chapter 2 Adjustments

Set base offense level and special offense characteristics (SOCs).

Total Offense Level:7

Selected Guideline: 2B1.1 - Larceny, Embezzlement, and Other Forms of Theft; Offenses Involving Stolen Property; Property Damage or Destruction; Fraud and Deceit; Forgery; Offenses Involving Altered or Counterfeit Instruments Other than Counterfeit Bearer Obligations of the United States

(A) the defendant was convicted of an offense referenced to this guideline; and (B) that offense of conviction has a statutory maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years or more; or
Level 7
otherwise.
Level 6
Total Offense Level:7

Statutory Provisions:

  • 5 U.S.C. §§ 8345a, 8466a
  • 7 U.S.C. §§ 6, 6b, 6c, 6h, 6o, 13, 23
  • 15 U.S.C. §§ 50, 77e, 77q, 77x, 78j, 78ff, 80b-6, 1644, 6821
  • 18 U.S.C. §§ 38, 220, 225, 285–289, 471–473, 500, 510, 553(a)(1), 641, 656, 657, 659, 662, 664, 1001–1008, 1010–1014, 1016–1022, 1025, 1026, 1028, 1029, 1030(a)(4)–(5), 1031, 1037, 1040, 1341–1344, 1348, 1350, 1361, 1363, 1369, 1702, 1703 (if vandalism or malicious mischief, including destruction of mail, is involved), 1708, 1831, 1832, 1992(a)(1), (a)(5), 2113(b), 2282A, 2282B, 2291, 2312–2317, 2332b(a)(1), 2701
  • 19 U.S.C. § 2401f
  • 20 U.S.C. § 1097(a), (b), (d), (e)
  • 29 U.S.C. § 501(c)
  • 42 U.S.C. § 1011
  • 49 U.S.C. §§ 14915, 30170, 46317(a), 60123(b)

Special Offense Characteristics:

Check the characteristics that apply to calculate the total offense level.

+2 levels
+2 levels
+2 levels
+2 levels
+2 levels (min level 10)
+2 levels (min level 12)
+2 levels (min level 12)
+2 levels (min level 12)
+4 levels (min level 12)
+2 levels (min level 14)
+2 levels (min level 14)
Note 1: The cumulative adjustments from application of both subsections (b)(2) and (b)(17)(B) shall not exceed 8 levels, except as provided in subparagraph (D).
Note 2: If the resulting offense level determined under subparagraph (A) or (B) is less than level 24, increase to level 24.
+2 levels
+4 levels

Cross References:

If (A) a firearm, destructive device, explosive material, or controlled substance was taken, or the taking of any such item was an object of the offense; or (B) the stolen property received, transported, transferred, transmitted, or possessed was a firearm, destructive device, explosive material, or controlled substance:
Apply 2D1.1or2D2.1or2K1.3or2K2.1(Unlawful Manufacturing, Importing, Exporting, or Trafficking; Attempt or Conspiracy), §2D2.1 (Unlawful Possession; Attempt or Conspiracy), §2K1.3 (Unlawful Receipt, Possession, or Transportation of Explosive Materials; Prohibited Transactions Involving Explosive Materials), or §2K2.1 (Unlawful Receipt, Possession, or Transportation of Firearms or Ammunition; Prohibited Transactions Involving Firearms or Ammunition), as appropriate
If the offense involved arson, or property damage by use of explosives:
Apply 2K1.4(Arson; Property Damage by Use of Explosives)
If (A) neither paragraph (1) nor (2) of this subsection applies; (B) the defendant was convicted under a statute proscribing false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations generally; and (C) the conduct set forth in the count of conviction establishes an offense specifically covered by another guideline in Chapter Two:
Apply otherIf the offense involved a cultural heritage resource or a paleontological resource, apply §2B1.5 (Theft of, Damage to, or Destruction of, Cultural Heritage Resources or Paleontological Resources; Unlawful Sale, Purchase, Exchange, Transportation, or Receipt of Cultural Heritage Resources or Paleontological Resources), if the resulting offense level is greater than that determined above.
If the offense involved a cultural heritage resource or a paleontological resource:
Apply 2B1.5(Theft of, Damage to, or Destruction of, Cultural Heritage Resources or Paleontological Resources; Unlawful Sale, Purchase, Exchange, Transportation, or Receipt of Cultural Heritage Resources or Paleontological Resources)

Chapter 2 Offense Level Calculation:

Base Offense Level:0
Current Total:7