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 2016-2017 Edition includes all amendments to the Guidelines through November 1 2016.

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