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

Total Offense Level:9

Selected Guideline: 2B5.1 - Offenses Involving Counterfeit Bearer Obligations of the United States

Total Offense Level:9

Statutory Provisions:

18 U.S.C. §§ 470–474A, 476, 477, 500, 501, 1003. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)

Special Offense Characteristics:

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

face value of the counterfeit items

Option A: exceeded $2,500 but did not exceed $6,500 +1 levels

Option B: exceeded $6,500 undefined levels

defendant manufactured or possessed counterfeiting materials

+2 levels

Option A: manufactured or produced any counterfeit obligation or security of the United States, or possessed or had custody of or control over a counterfeiting device or materials used for counterfeiting undefined levels

Option B: controlled or possessed (i) counterfeiting paper similar to a distinctive paper; (ii) genuine United States currency paper from which the ink or other distinctive counterfeit deterrent has been completely or partially removed; or (iii) a feature or device essentially identical to a distinctive counterfeit deterrent undefined levels

subsection (b)(2)(A) applies

a dangerous weapon (including a firearm) was possessed in connection with the offense

+2 levels (min level 13)

any part of the offense was committed outside the United States

+2 levels

Chapter 2 Offense Level Calculation:

Base Offense Level:0

Current Total:9

Chapter 2 Adjustments

Selected Guideline: 2B5.1 - Offenses Involving Counterfeit Bearer Obligations of the United States

Statutory Provisions:

Special Offense Characteristics:

Chapter 2 Offense Level Calculation: