the offense involved an express or implied threat of death, bodily injury, or kidnapping

+2 levels

the greater of the amount demanded or the loss to the victim exceeded $20,000

Note: increase by the corresponding number of levels from the table in §2B3.1(b)(7)

See table in §2B3.1 for specific adjustment levels.

weapon or preparation

Option A: If a firearm was discharged +7 levels

Option A: if a firearm was otherwise used +6 levels

Option A: if a firearm was brandished or possessed +5 levels

Option A: if a dangerous weapon was otherwise used +4 levels

Option A: if a dangerous weapon was brandished or possessed +3 levels

Option B: If (i) the offense involved preparation to carry out a threat of (I) death; (II) serious bodily injury; (III) kidnapping; (IV) product tampering; or (V) damage to a computer system used to maintain or operate a critical infrastructure, or by or for a government entity in furtherance of the administration of justice, national defense, or national security; or (ii) the participant(s) otherwise demonstrated the ability to carry out a threat described in any of clauses (i)(I) through (i)(V) +3 levels

any victim sustained bodily injury

Option A: Bodily Injury +2 levels

Option B: Serious Bodily Injury +4 levels

Option C: Permanent or Life-Threatening Bodily Injury +6 levels

Option D: degree of injury between that specified in subparagraphs (A) and (B) +3 levels

Option E: degree of injury between that specified in subparagraphs (B) and (C) +5 levels

Note: Provided, however, that the cumulative adjustments from application of paragraphs (3) and (4) shall not exceed 11 levels.

If any person was abducted or physically restrained

Option A: If any person was abducted to facilitate commission of the offense or to facilitate escape +4 levels

Option B: if any person was physically restrained to facilitate commission of the offense or to facilitate escape +2 levels

Chapter 2 Adjustments

Selected Guideline: 2B3.2 - Extortion by Force or Threat of Injury or Serious Damage

Statutory Provisions:

Special Offense Characteristics:

Cross References:

Chapter 2 Offense Level Calculation: