(a) Base Offense Level: The offense level from the Chemical Quantity Table set forth in subsection (d) or (e), as appropriate, except that if (A) the defendant receives an adjustment under 3B1.2 (Mitigating Role); and (B) the base offense level under subsection (d) is (i) level 32, decrease by 2 levels; (ii) level 34 or level 36, decrease by 3 levels; or (iii) level 38, decrease by 4 levels. 21a-278 (a) and (b) 8.3-3 Illegal Distribution of a Controlled Substance to a Minor -- Sec. Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. |&`A'girQ!,|^k,b h0731Yfx` ,u'VeTB*g#-y00. 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. At least 30 KG but less than 90 KG of Heroin; 860a or 865, specifying the number of months to be served consecutively for the conviction under 21 U.S.C. 5. According to the defendants guilty plea and court documents, on May 2, 2022, law enforcement observed Levi Adams Westbrook, 30, meet with a suspected drug trafficker Synthetic cannabinoid, for purposes of this guideline, means any synthetic substance (other than synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol) that binds to and activates type 1 cannabinoid receptors (CB1 receptors). For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). (B) Interaction of Subsections (b)(1) and (b)(2).The enhancements in subsections (b)(1) and (b)(2) may be applied cumulatively (added together), as is generally the case when two or more specific offense characteristics each apply. Application of Subsection (b)(2).Convictions under 21 U.S.C. WebThis list includes all federal (not state) sentencing laws that require the judge to give the offender a mandatory minimum prison term. 1. 853(q) (mandatory restitution for cleanup costs relating to the manufacture of amphetamine and methamphetamine). 2D3.2. Frequently, a term of supervised release to follow imprisonment is required by statute for offenses covered by this guideline. The total, 1.125 kilograms of converted drug weight, has an offense level of 8 in the Drug Quantity Table. Interaction with 3B1.3.A defendant who used special skills in the commission of the offense may be subject to an adjustment under 3B1.3 (Abuse of Position of Trust or Use of Special Skill). Because LSD typically is marketed and consumed orally on a carrier medium, the inclusion of some weight attributable to the carrier medium recognizes (A) that offense levels for most other controlled substances are based upon the weight of the mixture containing the controlled substance without regard to purity, and (B) the decision in Chapman v. United States, 500U.S. 453 (1991) (holding that the term mixture or substance in 21 U.S.C. A grand jury indicted McDowell on one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death in December 2021. 841(a), (b)(1)-(3), (7), (g), 860a, 865, 960(a), (b); 49 U.S.C. Laws that require the judge manufacture, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute, no death or serious bodily injury results 1st offense; manufacturing, distributing, or possessing with intent to Application of Subsection (b)(14).. 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. The statutory penalties for distribution of more than 5 grams of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute more than five grams of methamphetamine are not less than five years in prison and up to 40 years in prison, at least 4 years of supervised release, and up to a $5,000,000 fine. Distribution or intent to sell between 28-140 grams is a Class IC felony, which invokes a minimum five years and up to 50 years. Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. Amended effective November 1, 1991 (amendment 394); November1, 1992 (amendments 447 and 448); November1, 2002 (amendment 640). Substantial Risk of Harm Associated with the Manufacture of Amphetamine and Methamphetamine.. 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. Background: This section implements the direction to the Commission in Section 6454 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. 2D1.6. Structuring Chemical Transactions or Creating a Chemical Mixture to Evade Reporting or Recordkeeping Requirements; Presenting False or Fraudulent Identification to Obtain a Listed Chemical; Attempt or Conspiracy, (1) The offense level from 2D1.11 (Unlawfully Distributing, Importing, Exporting, or Possessing a Listed Chemical) if the defendant knew or believed that the chemical was to be used to manufacture a controlled substance unlawfully; or, (2) The offense level from 2D1.11 (Unlawfully Distributing, Importing, Exporting or Possessing a Listed Chemical) reduced by 3 levels if the defendant had reason to believe that the chemical was to be used to manufacture a controlled substance unlawfully; or. (iii) Use the offense level that corresponds to the converted drug weight determined above as the base offense level for the controlled substance involved in the offense. Background: This section covers the use of a communication facility in committing a drug offense. Brown was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 17, 2022. *Notes to Drug Quantity Table: (A) Unless otherwise specified, the weight of a controlled substance set forth in the table refers to the entire weight of any mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of the controlled substance. endstream endobj startxref Statutory Provision: 21 U.S.C. 865, specifying the number of months to be served consecutively for the conviction under 21 U.S.C. Note that the Drug Quantity Table in 2D1.1 provides a minimum offense level of 12 where the offense involves heroin (or other Schedule I or II opiates), cocaine (or other Schedule I or II stimulants), cocaine base, PCP, methamphetamine, LSD (or other Schedule I or II hallucinogens), fentanyl (N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide), or fentanyl analogue (2D1.1(c)(14)); a minimum offense level of 8 where the offense involves flunitrazepam (2D1.1(c)(16)); and a minimum offense level of 6 otherwise (2D1.1(c)(17)). Under this format, a dealer charged with trafficking 400 grams of powder, worth The adjustment in subsection (b)(1) should be applied if the weapon was present, unless it is improbable that the weapon was connected with the offense. To determine these finer distinctions, the Commission consulted numerous experts and practitioners, including authorities at the Drug Enforcement Administration, chemists, attorneys, probation officers, and members of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces, who also advocate the necessity of these distinctions. WebAny person who violates section 841 (a) (1) of this title or section 856 of this title by distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or manufacturing a controlled substance in or on, or within one thousand feet of, the real property comprising a public or private elementary, vocational, or secondary school or a public or private college, (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. WebThe Commission establishes sentencing policies and practices for the federal courts. If the substance (except gamma-hydroxybutyric acid) is in liquid form, one unit means 0.5 milliliters. 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. 3. 15. At least 10 KG but less than 30 KG of Heroin; At least 3 KG but less than 10 KG of Heroin; At least 1 KG but less than 3 KG of Heroin; At least 700 G but less than 1 KG of Heroin; At least 400 G but less than 700 G of Heroin; At least 100 G but less than 400 G of Heroin; At least 80 G but less than 100 G of Heroin; At least 60 G but less than 80 G of Heroin; At least 40 G but less than 60 G of Heroin; At least 20 G but less than 40 G of Heroin; At least 10 G but less than 20 G of Heroin; At least 2.5 KG but less than 5 KG of Marihuana; At least 1 KG but less than 2.5 KG of Marihuana; 1 gm of 1-Methyl-4-phenyl-4-propionoxypiperidine/MPPP =, 1 gm of 1-(2-Phenylethyl)-4-phenyl-4-acetyloxypiperidine/PEPAP =, 1 gm of Fentanyl (N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] Propanamide) =, 1 gm of Hydromorphone/Dihydromorphinone =, 1 gm of Dextropropoxyphene/Propoxyphene-Bulk =, 1 gm of Mixed Alkaloids of Opium/Papaveretum =, 1 gm of Levo-alpha-acetylmethadol (LAAM) =, COCAINE AND OTHER SCHEDULE I AND II STIMULANTS (AND THEIR IMMEDIATE PRECURSORS)*, 1 gm Phenylacetone/P2P (when possessed for the purpose of manufacturing methamphetamine) =, 1 gm Phenylacetone/P2P (in any other case) =, SYNTHETIC CATHINONES (EXCEPT SCHEDULE III, IV, AND V SUBSTANCES)*, 1 gm of a synthetic cathinone (except a Schedule III, IV, or V substance) =, LSD, PCP, AND OTHER SCHEDULE I AND II HALLUCINOGENS (AND THEIR IMMEDIATE PRECURSORS)*, 1 gm of D-Lysergic Acid Diethylamide/Lysergide/LSD =, 1 gm of Mushrooms containing Psilocin and/or Psilocybin (Dry) =, 1 gm of Mushrooms containing Psilocin and/or Psilocybin (Wet) =, 1 gm of Phencyclidine (actual) /PCP (actual) =, 1 gm of Pyrrolidine Analog of Phencyclidine/PHP =, 1 gm of Thiophene Analog of Phencyclidine/TCP =, 1 gm of 4-Bromo-2,5-Dimethoxyamphetamine/DOB =, 1 gm of 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine/DOM =, 1 gm of 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine/MDA =, 1 gm of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine/MDMA =, 1 gm of 3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-ethylamphetamine/MDEA =, 1 gm of 1-Piperidinocyclohexanecarbonitrile/PCC =, 1 gm of N-ethyl-1-phenylcyclohexylamine (PCE) =, 1 gm of Marihuana/Cannabis, granulated, powdered, etc. At least 3 KG but less than 9 KG of a Fentanyl Analogue; 841(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(B), or (b)(1)(C), or 21 U.S.C. Additionally, any costs of environmental cleanup and harm to persons or property should be considered by the court in determining the amount of restitution under 5E1.1 (Restitution) and in fashioning appropriate conditions of supervision under 5B1.3 (Conditions of Probation) and 5D1.3 (Conditions of Supervised Release). See 21 U.S.C. At least 150 KG but less than 450 KG of Cocaine; 859 (formerly 21 U.S.C. 2246(2) and (3), respectively. In the case of a controlled substance that is not specifically referenced in this guideline, determine the base offense level using the converted drug weight of the most closely related controlled substance referenced in this guideline. Historical Note:Effective November 1, 2007 (amendment 700). Where necessary, this scheme has been modified in response to specific congressional directives to the Commission. (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. For example, Tylenol 3 is classified as a Schedule III controlled substance even though it contains a small amount of codeine, a Schedule II opiate. "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. (C) Examples for Combining Differing Controlled Substances.. 848 will be grouped with other drug offenses for the purpose of applying Chapter Three, Part D (Multiple Counts). Statutory Provisions: 21 U.S.C. 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). 842(a)(2), (9), (10), (b), 954, 961. 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. %PDF-1.7 % [Defendant] is accused of possessing [controlled substance] on or about [date] intending to distribute it to someone else. (a) Base Offense Level (Apply the greatest): (1) 43, if the defendant is convicted under 21 U.S.C. According to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice, on May 2, 2022, law enforcement observed 30-year-old (a) Base Offense Level: the offense level applicable to the underlying offense. The converted drug weight for the Schedule III substance is 76kilograms (below the cap of 79.99 kilograms of converted drug weight set forth as the maximum converted weight for Schedule III substances). A sentence resulting from a conviction sustained prior to the last overt act of the instant offense is to be considered a prior sentence under 4A1.2(a)(1) and not part of the instant offense. 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) If a dangerous weapon (including a firearm) was possessed, increase by 2levels. If the resulting offense level is greater than level 32 and the defendant receives the 4-level ("minimal participant") reduction in 3B1.2(a), decrease to level 32. In a case in which the defendant possessed or distributed the listed chemical without such knowledge or belief, a 3-level reduction is provided to reflect that the defendant is less culpable than one who possessed or distributed listed chemicals knowing or believing that they would be used to manufacture a controlled substance unlawfully. This is a 100:1 quantity ratio. Unless otherwise specified, analogue, for purposes of this guideline, has the meaning given the term controlled substance analogue in 21 U.S.C. 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). (iv) The defendant is convicted of selling 76,000 units of a Schedule III substance, 200,000units of a Schedule IV substance, and 600,000 units of a Schedule V substance. The enhancement also applies to offenses that are referenced to 2D1.1; see 2D1.2(a)(1) and (2), 2D1.5(a)(1), 2D1.6, 2D1.7(b)(1), 2D1.8, 2D1.11(c)(1), and 2D1.12(c)(1). 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. The marihuana converts to 500 grams of converted drug weight. In determining the appropriate sentence, the court also may consider whether the same quantity of analogue produces a greater effect on the central nervous system than the controlled substance for which it is an analogue. 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 Background: This section covers the offense of assembling, placing, or causing to be placed, or maintaining a "booby-trap" on federal property where a controlled substance is being manufactured or distributed. For example, subsection (b)(7) would apply to a defendant who operated a web site to promote the sale of Gamma-hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB) but would not apply to coconspirators who use an interactive computer service only to communicate with one another in furtherance of the offense. In a case involving such a conviction but in which only part of the relevant offense conduct directly involved a protected location or an underage or pregnant individual, subsections (a)(1) and (a)(2) may result in different offense levels. 841, 960, 962, and 46 U.S.C. Each year, the Commission reviews and refines these policies in light of congressional action, ________________________ 857). (B) Combining Differing Controlled Substances.The Drug Conversion Tables also provide a means for combining differing controlled substances to obtain a single offense level. (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. The PCP converts to 70 kilograms of converted drug weight; the LSD converts to 25 kilograms of converted drug weight. Any person who manufactures or distributes When the guidelines are amended, a subsequent, In this section, you will find the Commissions comprehensive archive of yearly amendments and. 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. Endangering Human Life While Illegally Manufacturing a Controlled Substance; Attempt or Conspiracy. For an anabolic steroid that is not in a pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid form (e.g., patch, topical cream, aerosol), the court shall determine the base offense level using a reasonable estimate of the quantity of anabolic steroid involved in the offense. (IV) The location of the laboratory (e.g., whether the laboratory is located in a residential neighborhood or a remote area), and the number of human lives placed at substantial risk of harm. According to court documents, ` 8 841 Prohibits the manufacture and distribution of, and possession with intent to distribute, controlled substances 21 U.S.C. See 1B1.3(a)(2) (Relevant Conduct). (Methamphetamine and Amphetamine Precursor Chemicals). Amended effective November 1, 1991 (amendment 421); November1, 1992 (amendment 447); November 1, 1993 (amendment 481); November1, 1995 (amendment 534). (G) In the case of LSD on a carrier medium (e.g., a sheet of blotter paper), do not use the weight of the LSD/carrier medium. (2) If the defendant used violence, made a credible threat to use violence, or directed the use of violence, increase by 2 levels. See 21 U.S.C. Application of Subsection (e)(1).. WebPossession with Intent to Distribute is a more serious version of Possession of a Controlled Substance. In addition, 18 U.S.C. (A) Factors to Consider.In determining, for purposes of subsection (b)(1)(B), whether the offense created a substantial risk of harm to the life of a minor or an incompetent, the court shall include consideration of the following factors: (i) The quantity of any chemicals or hazardous or toxic substances found at the laboratory, and the manner in which the chemicals or substances were stored. Amended effective November 1, 1992 (amendment 447); November 1, 1995 (amendment 520); November 1, 1997 (amendment 558); November 1, 2000 (amendment 605); November 1, 2001 (amendment 626); November 1, 2004 (amendment 667); November 1, 2010 (amendment 746). At least 300 G but less than 900 G of LSD; In this example, the amount delivered more accurately reflects the scale of the offense. Background: Mandatory (statutory) minimum penalties for several categories of cases, ranging from fifteen days' to three years' imprisonment, are set forth in 21 U.S.C. 860a of manufacturing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, methamphetamine on premises where a minor is present or resides; or. (13) If the defendant knowingly misrepresented or knowingly marketed as another substance a mixture or substance containing fentanyl(N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl] propanamide) or a fentanyl analogue, increase by 4 levels. Mar. 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). 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. I cover safety valve in great detail for your benefit. 70506)1 1st offense Substance (i) the defendant was convicted under 21 U.S.C. 55. For marihuana plants, the Commission has adopted an equivalency of 100 grams per plant, or the actual weight of the usable marihuana, whichever is greater. The diazepam, a Schedule IV drug, converts to 625 grams of converted drug weight. The base offense level corresponding to that aggregate quantity is level 30. Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. 6928(d), the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. 24. At least 8.4 KG but less than 25.2 KG of Cocaine Base; 6928(d), the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. Amended effective November 1, 1991 (amendment 421); November1, 1992 (amendment 447); November 1, 1995 (amendment 534); November 1, 2009 (amendment 727). Web8.1-1 Sale or Possession with Intent to Sell a Controlled Substance -- Sec. WebOn the other hand, possession with the intent to distribute can carry fines of tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars and carry prison sentences of up to 25 years or more. %%EOF 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. 865. A Pascagoula man was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 1308.1315 even though they contain a small amount of a Schedule I or II controlled substance. Amended effective January 15, 1988 (amendment 22); November 1, 1989 (amendment 135); November 1, 1990 (amendment 319); November1, 1991 (amendment 421); November 1, 1992 (amendment 447); November 1, 2000 (amendment 591); November 1, 2014 (amendment 782). 70506)1 1st offense Substance Amount Fine Imprisonment Heroin 1 kilogram2 or more $10/50 million 10 years to life 100 to 999 grams $5/25 million 5 to 40 years (C) In a case involving ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine tablets, use the weight of the ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine contained in the tablets, not the weight of the entire tablets, in calculating the base offense level. 812 (2020).) 841(c)(3), (f)(1), 843(a)(4)(B), (a)(8). 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. (i) Departure Based on Concentration of Synthetic Cannabinoids.Synthetic cannabinoids are manufactured as powder or crystalline substances. 1. 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. The U.S. PAUL, Minn. A Bemidji man has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. (iii) The defendant is convicted of selling 80 grams of cocaine (Level 14) and 2grams of cocaine base (Level 12). Renting or Managing a Drug Establishment; Attempt or Conspiracy. WebIf a person has between 5 and 49 grams of pure meth, or 50 to 499 grams of a mixture, it is considered possession with intent to distribute (trafficking), and federal When a mandatory minimum penalty exceeds the guideline range, the mandatory minimum becomes the guideline sentence. (6) If the defendant is convicted under 21 U.S.C. These professionals include doctors, pilots, boat captains, financiers, bankers, attorneys, chemists, accountants, and others whose special skill, trade, profession, or position may be used to significantly facilitate the commission of a drug offense. 2D3.1. (ii) The defendant is convicted of selling 500 grams of marihuana (Level 6) and 10,000units of diazepam (Level 6). 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. Applicability of Subsection (b)(6).The applicability of subsection (b)(6) shall be determined without regard to the offense of conviction. Drug possession laws generally fall into one of two main categories: Simple possession (for personal use); and; Possession with intent to distribute. delivery or possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine or a substance containing methamphetamine. For example, subsection (b)(3) would apply to a defendant who operated a web site to promote the sale of prohibited flasks but would not apply to coconspirators who use an interactive computer service only to communicate with one another in furtherance of the offense. 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