The following is a copy of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.  This section covers offenses involving use of a minor in a crime of violence.

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).

(EFFECTIVE November 1, 2010)

United States Sentencing Commission