Federal Sentencing Guidelines Manual; 2017-2018 Edition

The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are rules that set out a uniform sentencing policy for individuals and organizations convicted of felonies and serious (Class A) misdemeanors in the United States federal courts system. This 2017-2018 Edition includes all amendments to the Guidelines through November 1, 2017.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introductions, Authority, and General Application Principles

Chapter 2 - Offense Conduct

Chapter 3 - Adjustments

Chapter 4 - Criminal History and Criminal Livelihood

Chapter 5 - Determining the Sentence

Chapter 6 - Sentencing Procedures, Plea Agreements, and Crime Victims' Rights

Chapter 7 - Violations of Probation and Supervised Release

Chapter 8 - Sentencing of Organizations

Appendix A - Statutory Index

Index to Guidelines Manual

List of Departure Provisions