Federal Sentencing Guidelines Directory
Complete directory of all federal sentencing guidelines organized by offense category
2A - Offenses Against the Person
Homicide, assault, sexual offenses, kidnapping, and other crimes against persons
22 guidelines2A1.1
First Degree Murder
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1111, 1841(a)(2)(C), 1992(a)(7), 2113(e), 2118(c)(2), 2199, 2282A, 2291, 2332b(a)(1), 2340A
- 21 U.S.C. § 848(e). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2A1.2
Second Degree Murder
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1111, 1841(a)(2)(C), 2199, 2282A, 2291, 2332b(a)(1), 2340A
2A1.3
Voluntary Manslaughter
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1112, 1841(a)(2)(C), 2199, 2291, 2332b(a)(1)
2A1.4
Involuntary Manslaughter
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1112, 1841(a)(2)(C), 2199, 2291, 2332b(a)(1)
2A1.5
Conspiracy or Solicitation to Commit Murder
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 351(d), 371, 373, 1117, 1751(d)
2A2.1
Assault with Intent to Commit Murder; Attempted Murder
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 113(a)(1), 351(c), 1113, 1116(a), 1751(c), 1841(a)(2)(C), 1992(a)(7), 2199, 2291
2A2.2
Aggravated Assault
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 111, 112, 113(a)(2), (3), (6), (8), 114, 115(a), (b)(1), 351(e), 1751(e), 1841(a)(2)(C), 1992(a)(7), 2199, 2291, 2332b(a)(1), 2340A
2A2.3
Assault
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 112, 113(a)(4), (5), (7), 115(a), 115(b)(1), 351(e), 1751(e), 2199, 2291
2A2.4
Obstructing or Impeding Officers
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 40A, 111, 1501, 1502, 2237(a)(1), (a)(2)(A), 3056(d)
2A3.1
Criminal Sexual Abuse; Attempt to Commit Criminal Sexual Abuse
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2241, 2242. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2A3.2
Criminal Sexual Abuse of a Minor Under the Age of Sixteen Years (Statutory Rape) or Attempt to Commit Such Acts
2A3.3
Criminal Sexual Abuse of a Ward or Attempt to Commit Such Acts; Criminal Sexual Abuse of an Individual in Federal Custody
2A3.6
Aggravated Offenses Relating to Registration as a Sex Offender If the defendant was convicted under -
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2250(d), 2260A
2A4.1
Kidnapping, Abduction, Unlawful Restraint
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 115(b)(2), 351(b), (d), 1201, 1203, 1751(b), 2340A
2A5.1
Aircraft Piracy or Attempted Aircraft Piracy
- 49 U.S.C. § 46502(a), (b) (formerly 49 U.S.C. § 1472 (i), (n))
2A5.2
Interference with Flight Crew Member or Flight Attendant; Interference with Dispatch, Navigation, Operation, or Maintenance of Mass Transportation Vehicle; Unsafe Operation of Unmanned Aircraft
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 39B, 1992(a)(1), (a)(4), (a)(5), (a)(6)
- 49 U.S.C. §§ 46308, 46503, 46504 (formerly 49 U.S.C. § 1472(c), (j)). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). Guidelines Manual (November 1, 2024) ║ 79 §2A5.3
2A6.1
Threatening or Harassing Communications; Hoaxes; False Liens
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 32(c), 35(b), 871, 876(c), 877, 878(a), 879, 1038, 1521, 1992(a)(9), (a)(10), 2291(a)(8), 2291(e), 2292, 2332b(a)(2)
- 47 U.S.C. § 223(a)(1)(C)–(E)
- 49 U.S.C. § 46507
2B - Basic Economic Offenses
Theft, fraud, embezzlement, forgery, and property crimes
13 guidelines2B1.1
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
- 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)
2B1.5
Theft of, Damage to, or Destruction of, Cultural Heritage Resources or Exchange, Paleontological Resources; Unlawful Transportation, or Receipt of Cultural Heritage Resources or Paleontological Resources Purchase, Sale,
- 16 U.S.C. §§ 470aaa–5, 470ee, 668(a), 707(b)
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 541–546, 554, 641, 661–662, 666, 668, 1163, 1168, 1170, 1361, 1369, 2232, 2314–2315
2B2.1
Burglary of a Residence or a Structure Other than a Residence
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2113(a), 2115, 2117, 2118(b)
2B2.3
Trespass
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1030(a)(3), 1036, 2199
- 38 U.S.C. § 2413
- 42 U.S.C. § 7270b
2B3.2
Extortion by Force or Threat of Injury or Serious Damage
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 875(b), (d), 876(b), (d), 877, 1030(a)(7), 1951
2B4.1
Bribery in Procurement of Bank Loan and Other Commercial Bribery
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 215, 220, 224, 225
- 26 U.S.C. §§ 9012(e), 9042(d)
- 41 U.S.C. §§ 8702, 8707
- 42 U.S.C. §§ 1395nn(b)(1), (2), 1396h(b)(1),(2)
- 49 U.S.C. § 11902
2B5.1
Offenses Involving Counterfeit Bearer Obligations of the United States
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 470–474A, 476, 477, 500, 501, 1003. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2B5.3
Criminal Infringement of Copyright or Trademark
- 17 U.S.C. §§ 506(a), 1201, 1204
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2318–2320, 2511. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). §2B5.3
2C - Offenses Involving Public Officials
Bribery, graft, and corruption of public officials
5 guidelines2C1.1
Offering, Giving, Soliciting, or Receiving a Bribe; Extortion Under Color of Official Right; Fraud Involving the Deprivation of the Intangible Right to Honest Services of Public Officials; Conspiracy to Defraud by Interference with Governmental Functions
- 15 U.S.C. §§ 78dd-1, 78dd-2, 78dd-3
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 201(b)(1), (2), 226, 227, 371 (if conspiracy to defraud by interference with governmental functions), 872, 1341 (if the scheme or artifice to defraud was to deprive another of the intangible right of honest services of a public official), 1342 (if the scheme or artifice to defraud was to deprive another of the intangible right of honest services of a public official), 1343 (if the scheme or artifice to defraud was to deprive another of the intangible right of honest services of a public official), 1951. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2C1.2
Offering, Giving, Soliciting, or Receiving a Gratuity
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 201(c)(1), 212–214, 217. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2C1.3
Conflict of Interest; Payment or Receipt of Unauthorized Compensation
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 203, 205, 207, 208, 209, 1909
- 40 U.S.C. § 14309(a), (b)
2C1.8
Making, Receiving, or Failing to Report a Contribution, Donation, or Expenditure in Violation of the Federal Election Campaign Act; Fraudulently Misrepresenting Campaign Authority; Soliciting or Receiving a Donation in Connection with an Election While on Certain Federal Property
- 18 U.S.C. § 607
- 52 U.S.C. §§ 30109(d), 30114, 30116, 30117, 30118, 30119, 30120, 30121, 30122, 30123, 30124(a), 30125, 30126. For additional provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2D - Offenses Involving Drugs
Drug trafficking, manufacturing, and distribution
17 guidelines2D1.1
Unlawful Manufacturing, Importing, Exporting, or Trafficking (Including Possession with Intent to Commit These Offenses); Attempt or Conspiracy
- 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a), (b)(1)-(3), (7), 960(a), (b); 49 U.S.C. § 46317(b)
2D1.10
Endangering Human Life While Illegally Manufacturing a Controlled Substance; Attempt or Conspiracy
- 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)
2D1.11
Unlawfully Distributing, Importing, Exporting or Possessing a Listed Chemical; Attempt or Conspiracy
2D1.12
Unlawful Possession, Manufacture, Distribution, Transportation, Exportation, or Importation of Prohibited Flask, Equipment, Chemical, Product, or Material; Attempt or Conspiracy
- 21 U.S.C. § 859(a)(2)
2D1.13
Structuring Chemical Transactions or Creating a Chemical Mixture to Evade Reporting or Recordkeeping Requirements; Presenting False or Fraudulent Identification to Obtain a Listed Chemical; Attempt or Conspiracy
- 21 U.S.C. § 859(a)(3)
2D1.2
Drug Offenses Occurring Near Protected Locations or Involving Underage or Pregnant Individuals; Attempt or Conspiracy
- 21 U.S.C. §§ 859 (formerly 21 U.S.C. § 845), 860 (formerly 21 U.S.C. § 845a), 861 (formerly 21 U.S.C. § 845b)
2D1.5
Continuing Criminal Enterprise; Attempt or Conspiracy
- 21 U.S.C. § 848(a)(1)
2D1.6
Use of Communication Facility in Committing Drug Offense; Attempt or Conspiracy
- 21 U.S.C. § 843(b)
2D1.7
Unlawful Sale or Transportation of Drug Paraphernalia; Attempt or Conspiracy
- 21 U.S.C. § 859(a)(1)
2D1.8
Renting or Managing a Drug Establishment; Attempt or Conspiracy
- 21 U.S.C. § 853(a)
2D1.9
Placing or Maintaining Dangerous Devices on Federal Property to Protect the Unlawful Production of Controlled Substances; Attempt or Conspiracy
- 21 U.S.C. § 844(a)
2D2.1
Unlawful Possession; Attempt or Conspiracy
- 21 U.S.C. § 841(a), (b)(1)-(3), (7), 960(a), (b); 49 U.S.C. § 46317(b)
2D2.2
Acquiring a Controlled Substance by Forgery, Fraud, Deception, or Subterfuge; Attempt or Conspiracy
- 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(A)
2D2.3
Operating or Directing the Operation of a Common Carrier Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
- 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(A)
2D3.1
Regulatory Offenses Involving Registration Numbers; Unlawful Advertising Relating to Scheduled Substances; Attempt or Conspiracy
- 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(E)
2E - Offenses Involving Criminal Enterprises
RICO, continuing criminal enterprise, and gang-related offenses
9 guidelines2E1.1
Unlawful Conduct Relating to Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1962, 1963
2E2.1
Making or Financing an Extortionate Extension of Credit; Collecting an Extension of Credit by Extortionate Means
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 892–894
2E3.1
Gambling Offenses; Animal Fighting Offenses
- 7 U.S.C. § 2156 (felony provisions only)
- 15 U.S.C. §§ 1172–1175
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1082, 1301–1304, 1306, 1511, 1953, 1955
- 31 U.S.C. § 5363. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2E4.1
Unlawful Conduct Relating to Contraband Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2342(a), 2344(a)
2E5.1
Offering, Accepting, or Soliciting a Bribe or Gratuity Affecting the Operation of an Employee Welfare or Pension Benefit Plan; Prohibited Payments or Lending of Money by Employer or Agent to Employees, Representatives, or Labor Organizations
- 18 U.S.C. § 1954
- 29 U.S.C. § 186
2E5.3
False Statements and Concealment of Facts in Relation to Documents Required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act; Failure to Maintain and Falsification of Records Required by the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act; Destruction and Failure to Maintain Corporate Audit Records
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1027, 1520
- 29 U.S.C. §§ 439, 461, 1131. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2G - Offenses Involving Commercial Sex Acts
Prostitution, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking
9 guidelines2G1.1
Promoting a Commercial Sex Act or Prohibited Sexual Conduct with an Individual Other than a Minor
- 8 U.S.C. § 1328 (only if the offense involved a victim other than a minor)
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1591 (only if the offense involved a victim other than a minor), 2421 (only if the offense involved a victim other than a minor), 2421A (only if the offense involved a victim other than a minor), §2G1.1 2422(a) (only if the offense involved a victim other than a minor). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2G1.3
Promoting a Commercial Sex Act or Prohibited Sexual Conduct with a Minor; Transportation of Minors to Engage in a Commercial Sex Act or Prohibited Sexual Conduct; Travel to Engage in Commercial Sex Act or Prohibited Sexual Conduct with a Minor; Sex Trafficking of Children; Use of Interstate Facilities to Transport Information about a Minor
- 8 U.S.C. § 1328 (only if the offense involved a minor)
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1591 (only if the offense involved a minor), 2421 (only if the offense involved a minor), 2421A (only if the offense involved a minor), 2422 (only if the offense involved a minor), 2423, 2425. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2G2.1
Sexually Exploiting a Minor by Production of Sexually Explicit Visual or Printed Material; Custodian Permitting Minor to Engage in Sexually Explicit Conduct; Advertisement for Minors to Engage in Production
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1591, 2251(a)–(c), 2251(d)(1)(B), 2260(a)
2G2.2
Trafficking in Material Involving the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor; Receiving, Transporting, Shipping, Soliciting, or Advertising Material Involving the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor; Possessing Material Involving the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor with Intent to Traffic; Possessing Material Involving the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1466A, 2252, 2252A(a)–(b), 2260(b)
2G2.5
Recordkeeping Offenses Involving the Production of Sexually Explicit Materials; Failure to Provide Required Marks in Commercial Electronic Email
- 15 U.S.C. § 7704(d)
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257, 2257A
2G3.1
Importing, Mailing, or Transporting Obscene Matter; Transferring Obscene Matter to a Minor; Misleading Domain Names
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1460–1463, 1465, 1466, 1470, 2252B, 2252C
2H - Offenses Involving Individual Rights
Civil rights violations and discrimination
7 guidelines2H1.1
Offenses Involving Individual Rights
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 241, 242, 245(b), 246–250, 1091
- 42 U.S.C. § 3631
2H2.1
Obstructing an Election or Registration
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 241, 242, 245(b)(1)(A), 592, 593, 594, 597, 1015(f)
- 52 U.S.C. §§ 10307, 10308(a), (b)
2H3.1
Interception of Communications; Eavesdropping; Disclosure of Certain Private or Protected Information
- 8 U.S.C. § 1375a(d)(5)(B)(i), (ii)
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 119, 1039, 1905, 2511
- 26 U.S.C. §§ 7213(a)(1)–(3), (a)(5), (d), 7213A, 7216
- 42 U.S.C. §§ 16962, 16984
- 44 U.S.C. § 3572
- 47 U.S.C. § 605
2H4.1
Peonage, Involuntary Servitude, Slave Trade, and Child Soldiers
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 241, 1581–1590, 1592, 1593A, 2442
2J - Offenses Involving the Administration of Justice
Perjury, obstruction of justice, and contempt
6 guidelines2J1.2
Obstruction of Justice
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1001 (when the statutory maximum term of eight years’ imprisonment applies because the matter relates to international terrorism or domestic terrorism, or to sex offenses under 18 U.S.C. § 1591 or chapters 109A, 109B, 110, or 117 of title 18, United States Code), 1503, 1505–1513, 1516, 1519
2J1.3
Perjury or Subornation of Perjury; Bribery of Witness
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 201(b)(3), (4), 1621–1623. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2K - Offenses Involving Firearms
Weapons offenses and firearms violations
10 guidelines2K1.1
Failure to Report Theft of Explosive Materials; Improper Storage of Explosive Materials
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 842(j), (k), 844(b)
2K1.3
Unlawful Receipt, Possession, or Transportation of Explosive Materials; Prohibited Transactions Involving Explosive Materials
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 842(a)–(e), (h), (i), (l)–(o), (p)(2), 844(d), (g), 1716, 2283
- 26 U.S.C. § 5685
2K1.4
Arson; Property Damage by Use of Explosives
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 32(a), (b), 33, 81, 844(f), (h) (only in the case of an offense committed prior to November 18, 1988), (i), 1855, 1992(a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(4), 2275, 2282A, 2282B, 2291, 2332a, 2332f
- 49 U.S.C. § 60123(b). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). Guidelines Manual (November 1, 2024) ║ 253 §2K1.5
2K1.6
Licensee Recordkeeping Violations Involving Explosive Materials
- 18 U.S.C. § 842(f), (g)
2K2.1
Unlawful Receipt, Possession, or Transportation of Firearms or Ammunition; Prohibited Transactions Involving Firearms or Ammunition
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(a)–(p), (r)–(w), (x)(1), 924(a), (b), (e)–(i), (k)–(o), 932, 933, 1715, 2332g
- 26 U.S.C. § 5861(a)–(l). For additional statutory provisions, see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2K2.4
Use of Firearm, Armor-Piercing Ammunition, or Explosive During or in Relation to Certain Crimes
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 844(h), (o), 924(c), 929(a)
2K2.5
Possession of Firearm or Dangerous Weapon in Federal Facility; Possession or Discharge of Firearm in School Zone
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(q), 930
- 40 U.S.C. § 5104(e)(1)
2K2.6
Possessing, Purchasing, or Owning Body Armor by Violent Felons
- 18 U.S.C. § 931
2L - Offenses Involving Immigration
Immigration violations and alien smuggling
5 guidelines2L1.1
Smuggling, Transporting, or Harboring an Unlawful Alien
- 8 U.S.C. §§ 1324(a), 1327
2L1.2
Unlawfully Entering or Remaining in the United States
- 8 U.S.C. § 1253, § 1325(a) (second or subsequent offense only), § 1326
2L2.1
Trafficking in a Document Relating to Naturalization, Citizenship, or Legal Resident Status, or a United States Passport; False Statement in Respect to the Citizenship or Immigration Status of Another; Fraudulent Marriage to Assist Alien to Evade Immigration Law
- 8 U.S.C. §§ 1160(b)(7)(A), 1185(a)(3), (4), 1325(c), (d)
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1015, 1028, 1425–1427, 1542, 1544, 1546. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). Guidelines Manual (November 1, 2024) ║ 281 §2L2.2
2L2.2
Fraudulently Acquiring Documents Relating to Naturalization, Citizenship, or Legal Resident Status for Own Use; False Personation or Fraudulent Marriage by Alien to Evade Immigration Law; Fraudulently Acquiring or Improperly Using a United States Passport
- 8 U.S.C. §§ 1160(b)(7)(A), 1185(a)(3), (5), 1325(c), (d)
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 911, 1015, 1028, 1423–1426, 1542–1544, 1546
2M - Offenses Involving National Defense
Espionage, export controls, and military offenses
15 guidelines2M2.1
Destruction of, or Production of Defective, War Material, Premises, or Utilities
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2153, 2154
- 42 U.S.C. § 2284
- 49 U.S.C. § 60123(b). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). §2M2.4
2M2.3
Destruction of, or Production of Defective, National Defense Material, Premises, or Utilities
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2155, 2156
- 42 U.S.C. § 2284
- 49 U.S.C. § 60123(b)
2M3.1
Gathering or Transmitting National Defense Information to Aid a Foreign Government
- 18 U.S.C. § 794
- 42 U.S.C. §§ 2274(a), (b), 2275
2M3.2
Gathering National Defense Information
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 793(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (g), 1030(a)(1). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2M3.3
Transmitting National Defense Information; Disclosure of Classified Cryptographic to a Foreign Information; Unauthorized Disclosure Government or a Communist Organization of Classified Information by Government Employee; Unauthorized Receipt of Classified Information
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 793(d), (e), (g), 798
- 50 U.S.C. § 783
2M5.1
Evasion of Export Controls; Financial Transactions with Countries Supporting International Terrorism
- 18 U.S.C. § 2332d
- 22 U.S.C. § 8512
- 50 U.S.C. §§ 1705, 4819
2M5.2
Exportation of Arms, Munitions, or Military Equipment or Services Without Required Validated Export License
- 18 U.S.C. § 554
- 22 U.S.C. §§ 2778, 2780, 8512
- 50 U.S.C. § 1705
2M5.3
Providing Material Support or Resources to Designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations or Specially Designated Global Terrorists, or For a Terrorist Purpose
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2283, 2284, 2339B, 2339C(a)(1)(B), (c)(2)(B) (but only with respect to funds known or intended to have been provided or collected in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2339C(a)(1)(B))
- 22 U.S.C. § 8512
- 50 U.S.C. § 1705
2M6.1
Unlawful Activity Involving Nuclear Material, Weapons, or Facilities, Biological Agents, Toxins, or Delivery Systems, Chemical Weapons, or Other Weapons of Mass Destruction; Attempt or Conspiracy
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 175, 175b, 175c, 229, 831, 832, 842(p)(2) (only with respect to weapons of mass destruction as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 2332a(c)(2)(B), (C), and (D)), 1992(a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4), (b)(2), 2283, 2291, 2332h
- 42 U.S.C. §§ 2077(b), 2122, 2131. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2N - Offenses Involving the Environment
Environmental crimes and pollution
5 guidelines2N1.1
Tampering or Attempting to Tamper Involving Risk of Death or Bodily Injury
- 18 U.S.C. § 1365(a), (e)
- 21 U.S.C. § 333(b)(7)
2N1.2
Providing False Information or Threatening to Tamper with Consumer Products
- 18 U.S.C. § 1365(c), (d)
2N2.1
Violations of Statutes and Regulations Dealing With Any Food, Drug, Biological Product, Device, Cosmetic, Agricultural Product, or Consumer Product
- 7 U.S.C. §§ 150bb, 150gg, 6810, 7734, 8313
- 21 U.S.C. §§ 115, 117, 122, 134– 134e, 151–158, 331, 333(a)(1), (a)(2), (b)(1)–(6), (b)(8), 458–461, 463, 466, 610, 611, 614, 617, 619, 620, 642–644, 676
- 42 U.S.C. § 262
2P - Offenses Involving Food, Drugs, and Agricultural Products
FDA violations and agricultural crimes
3 guidelines2P1.1
Escape, Instigating or Assisting Escape
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 751, 752, 755
- 28 U.S.C. § 1826. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). Guidelines Manual (November 1, 2024) ║ 305 §2P1.2
2Q - Offenses Involving the Regulatory Process
Regulatory and administrative violations
5 guidelines2Q1.1
Knowing Endangerment Resulting From Mishandling Hazardous or Toxic Substances, Pesticides or Other Pollutants
- 18 U.S.C. § 1992(b)(3)
- 33 U.S.C. § 1319(c)(3)
- 42 U.S.C. §§ 6928(e), 7413(c)(5)
2Q1.2
Mishandling of Hazardous or Substances or Pesticides; Recordkeeping, Tampering, and Falsification; Unlawfully Transporting Hazardous Materials in Commerce Toxic
- 7 U.S.C. §§ 136j–136l
- 15 U.S.C. §§ 2614 and 2615
- 33 U.S.C. §§ 1319(c)(1), (2), 1321(b)(5), 1517(b)
- 42 U.S.C. §§ 300h-2, 6928(d), 7413(c)(1)–(4), 9603(b), (c), (d)
- 43 U.S.C. §§ 1350, 1816(a), 1822(b)
- 49 U.S.C. §§ 5124, 46312. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2Q1.3
Mishandling of Other Environmental Pollutants; Recordkeeping, Tampering, and Falsification
- 33 U.S.C. §§ 403, 406, 407, 411, 1319(c)(1), (c)(2), 1415(b), 1907, 1908
- 42 U.S.C. § 7413(c)(1)–(4)
2R - Antitrust Offenses
Competition and monopoly violations
1 guidelines2S - Money Laundering and Monetary Transaction Reporting
Financial crimes and money laundering
2 guidelines2S1.1
Laundering of Monetary Instruments; Engaging in Monetary Transactions in Property Derived from Unlawful Activity
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 1956, 1957, 1960 (but only with respect to unlicensed money transmitting businesses as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 1960(b)(1)(C)). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2S1.3
Structuring Transactions to Evade Reporting Requirements; Failure to Report Cash or Monetary Transactions; Failure to File Currency and Monetary Instrument Report; Knowingly Filing False Reports; Bulk Cash Smuggling; Establishing or Maintaining Prohibited Accounts
- 18 U.S.C. § 1960 (but only with respect to unlicensed money transmitting businesses as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 1960(b)(1)(A) and (B))
- 26 U.S.C. §§ 7203 (if a violation based upon 26 U.S.C. § 6050I), 7206 (if a violation based upon 26 U.S.C. § 6050I)
- 31 U.S.C. §§ 5313, 5314, 5316, 5318, 5318A(b), 5322, 5324, 5326, 5331, 5332, 5335, 5336
2T - Offenses Involving Taxation
Tax evasion and tax-related crimes
8 guidelines2T1.1
Tax Evasion; Willful Failure to File Return, Supply Information, or Pay Tax; Fraudulent or False Returns, Statements, or Other Documents
- 26 U.S.C. §§ 7201, 7203 (other than a violation based upon 26 U.S.C. § 6050I), 7206 (other than a violation based upon 26 U.S.C. § 6050I or § 7206(2)), and 7207
2T1.7
Failing to Deposit Collected Taxes in Trust Account as Required After Notice
- 26 U.S.C. §§ 7215, 7512(b)
2T2.1
Non-Payment of Taxes
- 15 U.S.C. § 377, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5601–5605, 5607, 5608, 5661, 5671, 5691, 5762, provided the conduct constitutes non-payment, evasion or attempted evasion of taxes
2T2.2
Regulatory Offenses
- 15 U.S.C. § 377, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5601, 5603–5605, 5661, 5671, 5762, provided the conduct is tantamount to a record-keeping violation rather than an effort to evade payment of taxes
2T3.1
Evading Import Duties or Restrictions (Smuggling); Receiving or Trafficking in Smuggled Property
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 496, 541–545, 547, 548, 550, 551, 1915
- 19 U.S.C. §§ 283, 1436, 1464, 1465, 1586(e), 1708(b), 3907. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index)
2X - Other Offenses
Conspiracy, attempt, and accessory offenses
9 guidelines2X1.1
Attempt, Solicitation, or Conspiracy (Not Covered by a Specific Offense Guideline)
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 371, 372, 2271, 2282A, 2282B
2X2.1
Aiding and Abetting The offense level is the same level as that for the underlying offense.
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 2, 2284, 2339, 2339A, 2339C(a)(1)(A)
2X3.1
Accessory After the Fact
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 3, 757, 1071, 1072, 2284, 2339, 2339A, 2339C(c)(2)(A), (c)(2)(B) (but only with respect to funds known or intended to have been provided or collected in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2339C(a)(1)(A))
2X5.1
Other Felony Offenses If the offense is a felony for which no guideline expressly has been promulgated, apply the most analogous offense guideline. If there is not a sufficiently analogous guideline, the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 3553 shall control, except that any guidelines and policy statements that can be applied meaningfully in the absence of a Chapter Two offense guideline shall remain applicable. If the defendant is convicted under 18 U.S.C. § 1841(a)(1), apply the guideline that covers the conduct the defendant is convicted of having engaged in, as that conduct is described in 18 U.S.C. § 1841(a)(1) and listed in 18 U.S.C. § 1841(b).
2X5.2
Class A Misdemeanors (Not Covered by Another Specific Offense Guideline)
- 10 U.S.C. § 2733a(g)(2)
- 18 U.S.C. §§ 39B, 1365(f), 1801, 2259(d)(4)
- 34 U.S.C. § 12593
- 49 U.S.C. § 31310