3. In each case, convert each of the drugs to its converted drug weight, add the quantities, and look up the total in the Drug Quantity Table to obtain the combined offense level. If no or only a few passengers were placed at risk, a downward departure may be warranted. (ii) Find the corresponding converted drug weight in the Drug Quantity Table. 10. At least 300 G but less than 900 G of LSD; Subsection (a)(2) does not apply unless the defendant had no participation in the underlying controlled substance offense other than allowing use of the premises. He pled 845a), 861 (formerly 21 U.S.C. The base offense level corresponding to that aggregate quantity is level 30. Any person who violates this subsection (b) shall be guilty of a Class 3 felony, The enhancement for weapon possession in subsection (b)(1) reflects the increased danger of violence when drug traffickers possess weapons. 848, certain conduct for which the defendant has previously been sentenced may be charged as part of the instant offense to establish a "continuing series of violations." (B) Determining the Base Offense Level for Offenses involving Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, or Phenylpropanolamine.If the offense involves two or more chemicals each of which is set forth in the Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, and Phenylpropanolamine Quantity Table, (i) aggregate the quantities of all such chemicals, and (ii) determine the base offense level corresponding to the aggregate quantity. (2) 9, if the defendant had reasonable cause to believe the prohibited flask, equipment, chemical, product, or material was to be used to manufacture a controlled substance. SCHEDULE I OR II DEPRESSANTS (EXCEPT GAMMA-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID), 1 unit of a Schedule I or II Depressant (except gamma-hydroxybutyric acid) =, SCHEDULE III SUBSTANCES (EXCEPT KETAMINE)***, SCHEDULE IV SUBSTANCES (EXCEPT FLUNITRAZEPAM)****, 1 unit of a Schedule IV Substance (except Flunitrazepam) =, LIST I CHEMICALS (RELATING TO THE MANUFACTURE OF AMPHETAMINE OR METHAMPHETAMINE)******, DATE RAPE DRUGS (EXCEPT FLUNITRAZEPAM, GHB, OR KETAMINE). 857). Statutory Provisions: 21 U.S.C. (3) If the offense involved (A) an unlawful discharge, emission, or release into the environment of a hazardous or toxic substance; or (B) the unlawful transportation, treatment, storage, or disposal of a hazardous waste, increase by 2 levels. PAUL, Minn. A Bemidji man has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. The U.S. (2) If the defendant used violence, made a credible threat to use violence, or directed the use of violence, increase by 2 levels. Substantial Risk of Harm Associated with the Manufacture of Amphetamine and Methamphetamine.. 11. Statutory Provisions: 21 U.S.C. SeeUSSG App. 5. 2D2.1. Under federal law, in order to be convicted of possession with intent to distribute, all three of the following legal elements must be satisfied: Illegal drug Application of Subsection (b)(14).. At least 600 KG but less than 1,800 KG of Hashish Oil; [Subsection (c) (Drug Quantity Table) is set forth after subsection (e) (Special Instruction).]. If you're charged with a federal drug crime, you should contact an attorney who practices in federal court (not me). 2D1.8. 960(b)(1), (b)(2), or (b)(3), and the offense of conviction establishes that death or serious bodily injury resulted from the use of the substance and that the defendant committed the offense after one or more prior convictions for a similar offense; or, (2) 38, if the defendant is convicted under 21 U.S.C. 842(a)(1), 843(a)(1), (2). Amended effective November 1, 1992 (amendment 447); December 16, 2000 (amendment 608); November 1, 2001 (amendment 620). The PCP converts to 70 kilograms of converted drug weight; the LSD converts to 25 kilograms of converted drug weight. endstream endobj startxref A communication facility includes any public or private instrument used in the transmission of writing, signs, signals, pictures, and sound; e.g., telephone, wire, radio. 960(b)(1), (b)(2), or (b)(3), and the offense of conviction establishes that death or serious bodily injury resulted from the use of the substance; or, (3) 30, if the defendant is convicted under 21 U.S.C. Consequently, in cases involving LSD contained in a carrier medium, the Commission has established a weight per dose of 0.4milligram for purposes of determining the base offense level. Knowingly or Intentionally Web(1) Upon conviction of Paragraph (B)(4) or (C)(4) of this Section, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl or carfentanil or possession of fentanyl or carfentanil, the court may suspend any sentence which it imposes and place the defendant on probation pursuant to Article 893 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. %PDF-1.7 % Imposition of Consecutive Sentence for 21 U.S.C. For example, a defendant agrees to sell 500 grams of cocaine, the transaction is completed by the delivery of the controlled substance actually 480 grams of cocaine, and no further delivery is scheduled. 13. If the offense resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of a large number of persons, such that the resulting offense level under subsection (b) would not adequately reflect the seriousness of the offense, an upward departure may be warranted. PAUL A Bemidji man has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine after law enforcement seized a pound of The last sentence of subsection (a)(5) implements the directive to the Commission in section 7(1) of Public Law 111220. (A) If the offense involved the manufacture of amphetamine or methamphetamine, increase by 3 levels. (C) Upward Departure.In a case involving two or more chemicals used to manufacture different controlled substances, or to manufacture one controlled substance by different manufacturing processes, an upward departure may be warranted if the offense level does not adequately address the seriousness of the offense. Manufacture; distribution. The typical case addressed by this guideline involves small-scale trafficking in drug paraphernalia (generally from a retail establishment that also sells items that are not unlawful). "Minor" has the meaning given that term in Application Note 1 of the Commentary to 2A3.1 (Criminal Sexual Abuse). The diazepam, a Schedule IV drug, converts to 625 grams of converted drug weight. The purity of the controlled substance, particularly in the case of heroin, may be relevant in the sentencing process because it is probative of the defendants role or position in the chain of distribution. Operating or Directing the Operation of a Common Carrier Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, (2) 21, if serious bodily injury resulted; or. In this section, learn about the Commissions mission, structure, and ongoing work. Application of Subsection (b)(16).. 1111 had such killing taken place within the territorial or maritime jurisdiction of the United States, apply 2A1.1 (First Degree Murder) or 2A1.2 (Second Degree Murder), as appropriate, if the resulting offense level is greater than that determined under this guideline. Historical Note:Effective November 1, 1991 (amendment 371). In the case of a controlled substance that is not specifically referenced in the Drug Quantity Table, determine the base offense level as follows: (i) Use the Drug Conversion Tables to find the converted drug weight of the controlled substance involved in the offense. 2D1.9. 843(a)(3). Application of Subsection (b)(3).For purposes of subsection (b)(3), "mass-marketing by means of an interactive computer service" means the solicitation, by means of an interactive computer service, of a large number of persons to induce those persons to purchase a controlled substance. (1) If the defendant is convicted of a single count involving the death or serious bodily injury of more than one person, apply Chapter Three, Part D (Multiple Counts) as if the defendant had been convicted of a separate count for each such victim. Likewise, an adjustment under 3B1.3 ordinarily would apply in a case in which the defendant is convicted of a drug offense resulting from the authorization of the defendant to receive scheduled substances from an ultimate user or long-term care facility. If the resulting offense level is less than level27, increase to level 27. (10) If the defendant was convicted under 21 U.S.C. He pled According to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice, on May 2, 2022, law enforcement observed 30-year-old Additionally, in determining the amount of restitution under 5E1.1 (Restitution) and in fashioning appropriate conditions of probation and supervision under 5B1.3 (Conditions of Probation) and 5D1.3 (Conditions of Supervised Release), respectively, any costs of environmental cleanup and harm to individuals or property shall be considered by the court in cases involving the manufacture of amphetamine or methamphetamine and should be considered by the court in cases involving the manufacture of a controlled substance other than amphetamine or methamphetamine. 846 Prohibits attempts and conspiracies See also United States v. Hernandez, 476 F.3d 791, 798-800 (9th Cir. Where the offense level for the underlying offense is to be determined by reference to 2D1.1, see Application Note 5 of the Commentary to 2D1.1 for guidance in determining the scale of the offense. If a mixture or substance contains more than one controlled substance, the weight of the entire mixture or substance is assigned to the controlled substance that results in the greater offense level. 26. The concentrated substance is then usually sprayed on or soaked into a plant or other base material, and trafficked as part of a mixture. Drug possession offenses are largely handled by the states, with widely varying sentencing guidelines. 1. Applicability of Subsection (b)(6).The applicability of subsection (b)(6) shall be determined without regard to the offense of conviction. At least 15 KG but less than 45 KG of Amphetamine, or Amended effective November 1, 2010 (amendments746 and 748); November 1, 2011 (amendment 750); November 1, 2014 (amendment 783); November 1, 2018 (amendment 807). Statutory Provision: 21 U.S.C. (4) If the defendant, or a person for whose conduct the defendant is accountable under 1B1.3 (Relevant Conduct), distributed a listed chemical through mass-marketing by means of an interactive computer service, increase by 2 levels. If the resulting offense level is less than level 30, increase to level 30. Each year, the Commission reviews and refines these policies in light of congressional action, (2) If the offense involved (A) an unlawful discharge, emission, or release into the environment of a hazardous or toxic substance; or (B) the unlawful transportation, treatment, storage, or disposal of a hazardous waste, increase by 2 levels. 9603(b), and 49 U.S.C. Historical Note: Section 2D3.4 (Illegal Transfer or Transshipment of a Controlled Substance; Attempt or Conspiracy), effective November1, 1987, amended effective November 1, 1990 (amendment 359) and November 1, 1992 (amendment 447), was deleted by consolidation with 2D3.2 effective November 1, 1993 (amendment 481). In contrast, a downward departure may be warranted in cases involving methylone, a substance of which a greater quantity is usually needed to produce an effect on the central nervous system similar to the effect produced by a typical synthetic cathinone. At least 30,000,000 units but less than 90,000,000 units of Ketamine; Web(c) A person commits the crime of unlawful possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance if, except as otherwise authorized by law, he or she knowingly possesses any of the following quantities of a controlled substance: (1) More than eight grams, but less than 28 grams, of cocaine or of any mixture containing cocaine. Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1991 (amendment 371). Amended effective October 15, 1988 (amendment 66); November1, 1989 (amendment 139); November 1, 1992 (amendment 447). A woman has pleaded guilty in Amarillo Federal Court for one count of "Distribution and Possession With Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine" after she was charged in late August 2022. 24. The marihuana converts to 500 grams of converted drug weight. [Defendant] is accused of possessing [controlled substance] on or about [date] intending to distribute it to someone else. The combined converted weight, determined by adding together the above amounts, is subject to the cap of 79.99 kilograms of converted drug weight set forth as the maximum combined converted weight for Schedule III, IV, and V substances. In such cases, an upward departure may be warranted. 802(32). (1) If the offense involved unlawfully manufacturing a controlled substance, or attempting to manufacture a controlled substance unlawfully, apply 2D1.1 (Unlawful Manufacturing, Importing, Exporting, Trafficking) if the resulting offense level is greater than that determined above. At least 30,000,000 units but less than 90,000,000 units of "The offense level from 2D1.11" includes the base offense level and any applicable specific offense characteristic or cross reference; see 1B1.5 (Interpretation of References to Other Offense Guidelines). When this is not the case, it is to be presumed that each 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch section of the blotter paper is equal to one dose. Drug possession laws generally fall into one of two main categories: Simple possession (for personal use); and Possession with intent to distribute. For example, an upward departure may be warranted where the quantity is at least ten times the minimum quantity required for level 38. "Offense involved unlawfully manufacturing a controlled substance or attempting to manufacture a controlled substance unlawfully," as used in subsection (c)(1), means that the defendant, or a person for whose conduct the defendant is accountable under 1B1.3 (Relevant Conduct), completed the actions sufficient to constitute the offense of unlawfully manufacturing a controlled substance or attempting to manufacture a controlled substance unlawfully. Mixture or substance does not include materials that must be separated from the controlled substance before the controlled substance can be used. If subsection (b)(6) applies, 5C1.2(b) does not apply. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. 14. Application of Subsection (b)(11).Subsection (b)(11) does not apply if the purpose of the bribery was to obstruct or impede the investigation, prosecution, or sentencing of the defendant. WebST. In addition, 18 U.S.C. 2D1.10. (ii) The defendant is convicted of selling 500 grams of marihuana (Level 6) and 10,000units of diazepam (Level 6). 70506)1 1st offense Substance 841, 960, 962, and 46 U.S.C. In an offense involving an agreement to sell a controlled substance, the agreed-upon quantity of the controlled substance shall be used to determine the offense level unless the sale is completed and the amount delivered more accurately reflects the scale of the offense. Web4.21.841 (a) (1)A Possession With Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, 21 U.S.C. Instead, treat each dose of LSD on the carrier medium as equal to 0.4 milligrams of LSD for the purposes of the Drug Quantity Table. Drug possession laws generally fall into one of two main categories: Simple possession (for personal use); and; Possession with intent to distribute. 0 The USSC HelpLine assists practitioners in applying the guidelines. Frequently, a term of supervised release to follow imprisonment is required by statute for offenses covered by this guideline. The latter category typically carries stiffer penalties upon conviction, compared to simple possession, as the goal is to punish and deter drug dealers. List I chemicals are important to the manufacture of a controlled substance and usually become part of the final product. (17) If the defendant receives the 4-level (minimal participant) reduction in 3B1.2(a) and the offense involved all of the following factors: (A) the defendant was motivated by an intimate or familial relationship or by threats or fear to commit the offense and was otherwise unlikely to commit such an offense; (B) the defendant received no monetary compensation from the illegal purchase, sale, transport, or storage of controlled substances; and. A federal district judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. The base offense levels at levels 24 and 30 establish guideline ranges such that the statutory minimum falls within the range; e.g., level 30 ranges from 97 to 121 months, where the statutory minimum term is ten years or 120 months. (J) Fentanyl analogue, for the purposes of this guideline, means any substance (including any salt, isomer, or salt of isomer thereof), whether a controlled substance or not, that has a chemical structure that is similar to fentanyl (N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide). 19. In 2018, the Commission amended 2D1.1 to replace marihuana as the conversion factor with the new term converted drug weight and to change the title of the Drug Equivalency Tables to the Drug Conversion Tables.. (C) Upward Departure Based on Unusually High Purity.Trafficking in controlled substances, compounds, or mixtures of unusually high purity may warrant an upward departure, except in the case of PCP, amphetamine, methamphetamine, hydrocodone, or oxycodone for which the guideline itself provides for the consideration of purity (see the footnote to the Drug Quantity Table). (16) If the defendant receives an adjustment under 3B1.1 (Aggravating Role) and the offense involved 1 or more of the following factors: (A) (i) the defendant used fear, impulse, friendship, affection, or some combination thereof to involve another individual in the illegal purchase, sale, transport, or storage of controlled substances, (ii) the individual received little or no compensation from the illegal purchase, sale, transport, or storage of controlled substances, and (iii) the individual had minimal knowledge of the scope and structure of the enterprise; (B) the defendant, knowing that an individual was (i) less than 18years of age, (ii) 65 or more years of age, (iii) pregnant, or (iv)unusually vulnerable due to physical or mental condition or otherwise particularly susceptible to the criminal conduct, distributed a controlled substance to that individual or involved that individual in the offense; (C) the defendant was directly involved in the importation of a controlled substance; (D) the defendant engaged in witness intimidation, tampered with or destroyed evidence, or otherwise obstructed justice in connection with the investigation or prosecution of the offense; (E) the defendant committed the offense as part of a pattern of criminal conduct engaged in as a livelihood. 841 (a) (1) See Statute. In determining the most closely related controlled substance, the court shall, to the extent practicable, consider the following: (A) Whether the controlled substance not referenced in this guideline has a chemical structure that is substantially similar to a controlled substance referenced in this guideline. In order to comply with the relevant statute, the court should determine the appropriate total punishment and divide the sentence on the judgment form between the sentence attributable to the underlying drug offense and the sentence attributable to 21 U.S.C. Renting or Managing a Drug Establishment; Attempt or Conspiracy. A Bemidji man has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to court documents, "Interactive computer service", for purposes of subsection (b)(4) and this note, has the meaning given that term in section 230(e)(2) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. (a) Base Offense Level (Apply the greater): (1) 3 plus the offense level from the Drug Quantity Table in 2D1.1; or. Amended effective January 15, 1988 (amendments 19, 20, and 21); November1, 1989 (amendments 123134, 302, and 303); November 1, 1990 (amendment 318); November1, 1991 (amendments 369371 and 394396); November 1, 1992 (amendments 446 and 447); November 1, 1993 (amendments479, 484488, and 499); September 23, 1994 (amendment 509); November 1, 1994 (amendment505); November 1, 1995 (amendments 514518); November 1, 1997 (amendments 555 and 556); November 1, 2000 (amendments 594 and 605); December 16, 2000 (amendment608); May 1, 2001 (amendments 609611); November 1, 2001 (amendments 620625); November1, 2002 (amendment 640); November 1, 2003 (amendment 657); November 1, 2004 (amendments667, 668, and 674); November 1, 2005 (amendment 679); March27, 2006 (amendment 681); November 1, 2006 (amendments 684 and 688); November 1, 2007 (amendments705, 706, and 711); May 1, 2008 (amendment 715); November 1, 2009 (amendments 727 and 728); November 1, 2010 (amendments 746 and 748); November 1, 2011 (amendments 750, 751, and 760); November 1, 2012 (amendments 762 and 770); November 1, 2013 (amendment 777); November 1, 2014 (amendments782 and 783); November 1, 2015 (amendments 793 and 797); November 1, 2018 (amendments 807 and 808). Applicability of Subsection (b)(18).The applicability of subsection (b)(18) shall be determined without regard to whether the defendant was convicted of an offense that subjects the defendant to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment. Similarly, in the case of a controlled substance for which the maximum offense level is less than level38, an upward departure may be warranted if the drug quantity substantially exceeds the quantity for the highest offense level established for that particular controlled substance. 841(b)(1) includes the carrier medium in which LSD is absorbed). Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. At least 150 KG but less than 450 KG of Cocaine; (A) Controlled Substances Not Referenced in Drug Quantity Table.The Commission has used the sentences provided in, and equivalences derived from, the statute (21 U.S.C. 21a-278a (a) 1. For example, if the applicable adjusted guideline range is 151188 months and the court determines a total punishment of 151 months is appropriate, a sentence of 130 months for the underlying offense plus 21 months for the conduct covered by 21 U.S.C. In making this determination, the court may consider, for example, the price generally obtained for the controlled substance, financial or other records, similar transactions in controlled substances by the defendant, and the size or capability of any laboratory involved. 23. Statutory Provision: 21 U.S.C. 3. PAUL, Minn. A Bemidji man has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. Note: Because of the statutory equivalences, the ratios in the Drug Conversion Tables do not necessarily reflect dosages based on pharmacological equivalents. In this section, you can follow the Commissions work through the amendment cycle as priorities are set, research is performed, testimony is heard, and amendments are adopted. Example: The defendant was in possession of five kilograms of ephedrine and 300 grams of hydriodic acid. (21 U.S.C. Applicability to Counterfeit Substances.The statute and guideline also apply to counterfeit substances, which are defined in 21 U.S.C. (II) The manner in which hazardous or toxic substances were disposed, and the likelihood of release into the environment of hazardous or toxic substances. (A) Definition.For purposes of this guideline, sexual offense means a sexual act or sexual contact as those terms are defined in 18 U.S.C. 865.Section 865 of title 21, United States Code, requires the imposition of a mandatory consecutive term of imprisonment of not more than 15 years. Historical Note: Section 2D3.3 (Illegal Use of Registration Number to Distribute or Dispense a Controlled Substance to Another Registrant or Authorized Person; Attempt or Conspiracy), effective November 1, 1987, amended effective November 1, 1991 (amendment 421) and November 1, 1992 (amendment 447), was deleted by consolidation with 2D3.2 effective November1, 1993 (amendment 481). For you to find [defendant] guilty of this crime you must be convinced that the government has proven each of these things beyond a reasonable doubt: Determining Quantity of LSD.LSD on a blotter paper carrier medium typically is marked so that the number of doses (hits) per sheet readily can be determined. In such cases, an upward departure may be warranted. Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. Application of Subsection (b)(5).If the offense involved importation of amphetamine or methamphetamine, and an adjustment from subsection (b)(3) applies, do not apply subsection(b)(5). Here, the judge must impose a sentence pursuant to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Manual without regard to any statutory minimum sentence, if the court finds If as part of the enterprise the defendant sanctioned the use of violence, or if the number of persons managed by the defendant was extremely large, an upward departure may be warranted. Below is a sampling of state penalties pertaining to drug possession: Washington Up to five years in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000 for possession of any amount of heroin (double penalties for subsequent offenses). (B) Definitions.For purposes of subsection (b)(1)(B): "Incompetent" means an individual who is incapable of taking care of the individual's self or property because of a mental or physical illness or disability, mental retardation, or senility. WebST. Ephedrine and hydriodic acid typically are used together in the same manufacturing process to manufacture methamphetamine. I cover safety valve in great detail for your benefit. 1. 2246(2) and (3), respectively. 2D1.6. 3. at least 1.5 KG but less than 4.5 KG of "Ice"; The number of prison sentences for possession with intent to distribute charges has significantly decreased, according to data from the Oklahoma Department of Corrections from January 1, 2017 to February 29, 2020. 4. The Commission serves as an information resource for Congress, the executive branch, the courts, criminal justice practitioners, the academic community, and the public. (F) In the case of Schedule I or II Depressants (except gamma-hydroxybutyric acid), Schedule III substances, Schedule IV substances, and Schedule V substances, one unit means one pill, capsule, or tablet. List II chemicals are generally used as solvents, catalysts, and reagents. 859 (formerly 21 U.S.C. 230(f)(2)). Consequently, the Commission adopted the policy that each plant is to be treated as the equivalent of an attempt to produce 100 grams of marihuana, except where the actual weight of the usable marihuana is greater. 1. Background: Because a conviction under 21 U.S.C. (B) The terms PCP (actual), Amphetamine (actual), and Methamphetamine (actual) refer to the weight of the controlled substance, itself, contained in the mixture or substance. See 5C1.2 (Limitation on Applicability of Statutory Minimum Sentences in Certain Cases). (Methamphetamine and Amphetamine Precursor Chemicals). 2D1.13. (A) If the offense involved (i) an unlawful discharge, emission, or release into the environment of a hazardous or toxic substance; or (ii) the unlawful transportation, treatment, storage, or disposal of a hazardous waste, increase by 2levels. 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