2009 FEDERAL SENTENCING GUIDELINES MANUAL

CHAPTER 8 - PART C - FINES

4.      DEPARTURES FROM THE GUIDELINE FINE RANGE

§8C4.6.      Official Corruption (Policy Statement)

If the organization, in connection with the offense, bribed or unlawfully gave a gratuity to a public official, or attempted or conspired to bribe or unlawfully give a gratuity to a public official, an upward departure may be warranted.

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