2009 FEDERAL SENTENCING GUIDELINES MANUAL

CHAPTER 2 - PART X - OTHER OFFENSES

6.      OFFENSES INVOLVING USE OF A MINOR IN A CRIME OF VIOLENCE

Historical Note: Effective November 1, 2004 (see Appendix C, amendment 674).

§2X6.1.      Use of a Minor in a Crime of Violence

                   (a)       Base Offense Level: 4 plus the offense level from the guideline applicable to the underlying crime of violence.

Commentary

Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. § 25.

Application Notes:

1.      Definition.—For purposes of this guideline, "underlying crime of violence" means the crime of violence as to which the defendant is convicted of using a minor.

2.      Inapplicability of §3B1.4.—Do not apply the adjustment under §3B1.4 (Using a Minor to Commit a Crime).

3.      Multiple Counts.—

         (A)     In a case in which the defendant is convicted under both 18 U.S.C. § 25 and the underlying crime of violence, the counts shall be grouped pursuant to subsection (a) of §3D1.2 (Groups of Closely Related Counts).

         (B)     Multiple counts involving the use of a minor in a crime of violence shall not be grouped under §3D1.2.

Historical Note: Effective November 1, 2004 (see Appendix C, amendment 674).