2009 FEDERAL SENTENCING GUIDELINES MANUAL

CHAPTER 8 - PART C - FINES

4.      DEPARTURES FROM THE GUIDELINE FINE RANGE

§8C4.3.      Threat to National Security (Policy Statement)

If the offense constituted a threat to national security, an upward departure may be warranted.

Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1991 (see Appendix C, amendment 422).