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 ContentsChapter 1 - Introductions Authority and General Application PrinciplesChapter 2 - Offense ConductChapter 3 - AdjustmentsChapter 4 - Criminal History and Criminal LivelihoodChapter 5 - Determining the SentenceChapter 6 - Sentencing Procedures Plea Agreements and Crime Victims RightsChapter 7 - Violations of Probation and Supervised ReleaseChapter 8 - Sentencing of OrganizationsAppendix A - Statutory IndexIndex to Guidelines ManualList of Departure Provisions