Distribution or intended sale of Regulatory Offenses Involving Registration Numbers; Unlawful Advertising Relating to Scheduled Substances; Attempt or Conspiracy. (B) Substantial Risk of Harm Associated with the Manufacture of Amphetamine and Methamphetamine (Subsection (b)(14)(C)(D)).. Placing or Maintaining Dangerous Devices on Federal Property to Protect the Unlawful Production of Controlled Substances; Attempt or Conspiracy. If the resulting offense level is less than level 26, increase to level 26. WebIt is against federal law to have [controlled substance] in your possession with the intention of distributing it to someone else. Imposition of Consecutive Sentence for 21 U.S.C. 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. A Bemidji man has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. At least 30 KG but less than 90 KG of Heroin; As a result, the punishment can be harsher if the defendant pleads or is found guilty, particularly if the defendant was involved in gang activity or organized crime. At least 3 KG but less than 9 KG of a Fentanyl Analogue; See 5C1.2 (Limitation on Applicability of Statutory Minimum Sentences in Certain Cases). (A) Downward Departure Based on Drug Quantity in Certain Reverse Sting Operations.If, in a reverse sting (an operation in which a government agent sells or negotiates to sell a controlled substance to a defendant), the court finds that the government agent set a price for the controlled substance that was substantially below the market value of the controlled substance, thereby leading to the defendants purchase of a significantly greater quantity of the controlled substance than his available resources would have allowed him to purchase except for the artificially low price set by the government agent, a downward departure may be warranted. 9603(b), and 49 U.S.C. Mixture or Substance.Mixture or substance as used in this guideline has the same meaning as in 21 U.S.C. Historical Note: Section 2D1.3 (Distributing Controlled Substances to Individuals Younger than Twenty-One Years, to Pregnant Women, or Within 1000 Feet of a School or College), effective November 1, 1987, amended effective January15, 1988 (amendment 23), was deleted by consolidation with 2D1.2 effective November 1, 1989 (amendment 135). 2D2.1. (i) Factors to Consider.In determining, for purposes of subsection (b)(14)(C)(ii) or(D), whether the offense created a substantial risk of harm to human life or the environment, 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. 802(32). For example, ephedrine reacts with other chemicals to form methamphetamine. Furthermore, subsection (a)(2) does not apply unless the defendant initially leased, rented, purchased, or otherwise acquired a possessory interest in the premises for a legitimate purpose. U.S. District Court Judge R. David Proctor has sentenced a Lincoln man to 20 years in prison Thursday for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine 812 (2020).) 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). Regulatory Offenses Involving Controlled Substances or Listed Chemicals; Attempt or Conspiracy. 802 to mean controlled substances that are falsely labeled so as to appear to have been legitimately manufactured or distributed. (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. 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). 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. (B) To calculate the base offense level in an offense that 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. Certain professionals often occupy essential positions in drug trafficking schemes. 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. (Treating LSD on a carrier medium as weighing 0.5 milligram per dose would produce offense levels equivalent to those for PCP.) Statutory Provisions: 21 U.S.C. The base offense level for each chemical is calculated separately and the chemical with the higher base offense level is used. Each year, the Commission reviews and refines these policies in light of congressional action, For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). Additionally, an enhancement under 3B1.3 ordinarily would apply in a case in which the defendant used his or her position as a coach to influence an athlete to use an anabolic steroid. 1. 845a), 861 (formerly 21 U.S.C. The enhancement for weapon possession in subsection (b)(1) reflects the increased danger of violence when drug traffickers possess weapons. Analogues and Controlled Substances Not Referenced in this Guideline.Except as otherwise provided, any reference to a particular controlled substance in these guidelines includes all salts, isomers, all salts of isomers, and any analogue of that controlled substance. (21 U.S.C. 841(c)(2) or (f)(1), or 960(d)(2), (d)(3), or (d)(4), decrease by 3 levels, unless the defendant knew or believed that the listed chemical was to be used to manufacture a controlled substance unlawfully. Background: This section implements the direction to the Commission in Section 6454 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. 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. Amended effective November 1, 1992 (amendment447); November 1, 1995 (amendment 519); May 1, 1997 (amendment 541); November 1, 1997 (amendment 557); November 1, 2000 (amendments 605 and 606); May 1, 2001 (amendment 611); November 1, 2001 (amendment 625); November 1, 2002 (amendment 646); November 1, 2003 (amendment 661); November 1, 2004 (amendments 667 and 668); November 1, 2005 (amendment 679); November 1, 2007 (amendments 705 and 707); November 1, 2010 (amendments 745 and 746); November 1, 2012 (amendments 763 and 770); November 1, 2014 (amendment 782); November 1, 2015 (amendment 796); November 1, 2018 (amendments 808 and 813). 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 Cases Involving Mandatory Minimum Penalties.Where a mandatory (statutory) minimum sentence applies, this mandatory minimum sentence may be waived and a lower sentence imposed (including a downward departure), as provided in 28 U.S.C. [Defendant] is accused of possessing [controlled substance] on or about [date] intending to distribute it to someone else. 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 In making a reasonable estimate, the court shall consider that each 25 milligrams of an anabolic steroid is one unit. 7. Offenses covered by this guideline may vary widely with regard to harm and risk of harm. The amount of ephedrine directly affects the amount of methamphetamine produced. (1) If the offense involved possession of a controlled substance in a prison, correctional facility, or detention facility, apply 2P1.2 (Providing or Possessing Contraband in Prison). The latter category typically carries stiffer penalties upon conviction, compared to simple possession, as the goal is to punish and deter drug PWID is a Class A misdemeanor, if the substance was a Schedule V drug. 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). 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. (1) Any person who assembles, maintains, places, or causes to be placed a boobytrap on Federal property where a controlled substance is being manufactured, distributed, or dispensed shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment for not more than 10 years or fined under Title 18, or both. at least 3 KG but less than 9 KG of PCP (actual); Historical Note:Effective November 1, 1987. 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. In such a case, an upward departure may be warranted. 3553(f) provides an exception to the applicability of mandatory minimum sentences in certain cases. (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. [Subsection (c) (Drug Quantity Table) is set forth after subsection (e) (Special Instruction).]. (A) Hazardous or Toxic Substances (Subsection (b)(14)(A)).Subsection (b)(14)(A) applies if the conduct for which the defendant is accountable under 1B1.3 (Relevant Conduct) involved any discharge, emission, release, transportation, treatment, storage, or disposal violation covered by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. In this section, you will find resources to assist you in understanding and applying the federal sentencing guidelines. %PDF-1.7 % WebThis list includes all federal (not state) sentencing laws that require the judge to give the offender a mandatory minimum prison term. 2D2.2. In this section, you will find a comprehensive collection of research and data reports published on sentencing issues and other areas of federal crime. (7) If the defendant, or a person for whose conduct the defendant is accountable under 1B1.3 (Relevant Conduct), distributed a controlled substance through mass-marketing by means of an interactive computer service, increase by 2 levels. Knowingly or Intentionally 24. Note, however, that if an adjustment from subsection (b)(3)(C) applies, do not apply 3B1.3 (Abuse of Position of Trust or Use of Special Skill). (3) If the defendant unlawfully imported or exported a controlled substance under circumstances in which (A) an aircraft other than a regularly scheduled commercial air carrier was used to import or export the controlled substance, (B) a submersible vessel or semi-submersible vessel as described in 18 U.S.C. "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). 960(b)(5), 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, (4) 26, if the defendant is convicted under 21 U.S.C. (D) Departure Based on Potency of Synthetic Cathinones.In addition to providing converted drug weights for specific controlled substances and groups of substances, the Drug Conversion Tables provide converted drug weights for certain classes of controlled substances, such as synthetic cathinones. (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. Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. 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. At least 30,000 KG but less than 90,000 KG of Marihuana; 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. Since controlled substances are often diluted and combined with other substances as they pass down the chain of distribution, the fact that a defendant is in possession of unusually pure narcotics may indicate a prominent role in the criminal enterprise and proximity to the source of the drugs. "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. If such material cannot readily be separated from the mixture or substance that appropriately is counted in the Drug Quantity Table, the court may use any reasonable method to approximate the weight of the mixture or substance to be counted. See 21 U.S.C. According to the guilty plea and court documents, law enforcement 848 establishes that a defendant controlled and exercised authority over one of the most serious types of ongoing criminal activity, this guideline provides a minimum base offense level of 38. 1314 0 obj <>stream Federal prosecutors allege one person died from a fentanyl overdose after purchasing pills that were furnished by Watson, according to the criminal complaint filed (ii) the offense involved the manufacture of amphetamine or methamphetamine and the offense created a substantial risk of harm to (I) human life other than a life described in subdivision (D); or (II) the environment. See Application Note 8. (3) If the defendant, or a person for whose conduct the defendant is accountable under 1B1.3 (Relevant Conduct), distributed any prohibited flask, equipment, chemical, product, or material through mass-marketing by means of an interactive computer service, increase by 2 levels. Continuing Criminal Enterprise; Attempt or Conspiracy. If no or only a few passengers were placed at risk, a downward departure may be warranted. 843(a)(6), (7), 864. (5) If the defendant is convicted under 21 U.S.C. 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. The PCP converts to 70 kilograms of converted drug weight; the LSD converts to 25 kilograms of converted drug weight. 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.. (1) If the defendant (A) intended to manufacture methamphetamine, or (B) knew, believed, or had reasonable cause to believe that prohibited flask, equipment, chemical, product, or material was to be used to manufacture methamphetamine, increase by 2 levels. Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. If the resulting offense level is less than level 14, increase to level 14. Amended effective November 1, 1991 (amendment 421); November1, 1992 (amendment 447); November 1, 1995 (amendment 534); November 1, 2009 (amendment 727). 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. (10) If the defendant was convicted under 21 U.S.C. This new law made many drug possession offenses punishable as a misdemeanor only and allowed those serving time in a state prison for drug possession charges to petition the court for resentencing. This is a 100:1 quantity ratio. 20. 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. See 5C1.2 (Limitation on Applicability of Statutory Minimum Sentences in Certain Cases). (a) Base Offense Level (Apply the greatest): (1) 43, if the defendant is convicted under 21 U.S.C. Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. (E) In the case of an offense involving marihuana plants, treat each plant, regardless of sex, as equivalent to 100 grams of marihuana. The total, 1.125 kilograms of converted drug weight, has an offense level of 8 in the Drug Quantity Table. (1) It is unlawful knowingly to engage in the. Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. Subsection (b)(3) is derived from Section 6453 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. The latter category typically carries stiffer penalties upon conviction, compared to simple possession, as the goal is to punish and deter drug dealers. Historical Note:Effective November 1, 2007 (amendment 700). WebIf the charge is possession with the intent to distribute a Schedule I drug, like heroin, the maximum penalty is 30 years in prison or a fine of $75,000. 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). 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. The USSC HelpLine assists practitioners in applying the guidelines. Drug possession laws generally fall into one of two main categories: Simple possession (for personal use); and; Possession with intent to distribute. Each year, the Commission reviews and refines these policies in light of congressional action, decisions from courts of appeals, sentencing-related research, and input from the criminal justice community. Title 21 U.S.C. For example, if the applicable adjusted guideline range is 151-188 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. Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1991 (amendment 371). (B) If the offense (i) involved the manufacture of amphetamine or methamphetamine; and (ii) created a substantial risk of harm to the life of a minor or an incompetent, increase by 6 levels. He pled 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, (a) Base Offense Level: the offense level applicable to the underlying offense. Mixture or substance does not include materials that must be separated from the controlled substance before the controlled substance can be used. Offenses Involving Immediate Precursors or Other Controlled Substances Covered Under 2D1.1.In certain cases, the defendant will be convicted of an offense involving a listed chemical covered under this guideline, and a related offense involving an immediate precursor or other controlled substance covered under 2D1.1 (Unlawfully Manufacturing, Importing, Exporting, or Trafficking). Drug possession offenses are largely handled by the states, with widely varying sentencing guidelines. (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. 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. 5124 (relating to violations of laws and regulations enforced by the Department of Transportation with respect to the transportation of hazardous material). 18. 1308.11(d)(31)), (ii) at least two of the following: cannabinol, cannabidiol, or cannabichromene, and (iii) fragments of plant material (such as cystolith fibers). See 5C1.2(b)(2)(requiring a minimum offense level of level 17 if the "statutorily required minimum sentence is at least five years"). Weba conviction of possession with intent to distribute carries a five year sentence for quantities of 500 grams or more. There are many factors that can dictate the punishment a person faces. 2007). 960(b)(5), and the offense of conviction establishes that death or serious bodily injury resulted from the use of the substance; or. The enhancements in subsection (b)(14)(A) and (b)(15) may be applied cumulatively (added together), as is generally the case when two or more specific offense characteristics each apply. (6) If the defendant is convicted under 21 U.S.C. Statutory Provision: 21 U.S.C. Example: The defendant was in possession of 80 grams of ephedrine and 50 grams of phenylpropanolamine, an aggregate quantity of 130 grams of such chemicals. See1B1.1 (Application Instructions), Application Note 4(A). 841 Prohibits the manufacture and distribution of, and possession with intent to distribute, controlled substances 21 U.S.C. A Bemidji man has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Federal agents may bring federal charges. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). 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. Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute requires the jury to (B) Upward Departure Provision.If the defendant committed a sexual offense against more than one individual, an upward departure would be warranted. Use of Communication Facility in Committing Drug Offense; Attempt or Conspiracy. (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. A grand jury indicted McDowell on one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death in December 2021. Amended effective November 1, 1991 (amendment 421); November1, 1992 (amendment 447); November 1, 1993 (amendment 481); November1, 1995 (amendment 534). For Schedule II drugs, the maximum possible penalty for distributing, selling, or possessing with the intent to distribute is 30 years in prison and a fine of $75,000. 2D1.8. There also may be cases in which the substance involved in the offense is a mixture containing a synthetic cannabinoid diluted with an unusually high quantity of base material. Background: Because a conviction under 21 U.S.C. (i) the defendant was convicted under 21 U.S.C. If you're charged with a federal drug crime, you should contact an attorney who practices in federal court (not me). 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. Unlawfully Distributing, Importing, Exporting or Possessing a Listed Chemical; Attempt or Conspiracy. (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. Application of Subsection (b)(12).Subsection (b)(12) applies to a defendant who knowingly maintains a premises (i.e., a building, room, or enclosure) for the purpose of manufacturing or distributing a controlled substance, including storage of a controlled substance for the purpose of distribution. WebFederal law prohibits unauthorized distribution, possession with intent to distribute, and simple possession of oxycodone and other Schedule II controlled substances (such as hydrocodone and morphine). Example: The defendant was in possession of five kilograms of ephedrine and 300 grams of hydriodic acid. (C) Pattern of Criminal Conduct Engaged in as a Livelihood (Subsection (b)(16)(E)).For purposes of subsection (b)(16)(E), pattern of criminal conduct and engaged in as a livelihood have the meaning given such terms in 4B1.3 (Criminal Livelihood). 860a or 865 would achieve the total punishment in a manner that satisfies the statutory requirement of a consecutive sentence. at least 1.5 KG but less than 4.5 KG of Amphetamine (actual); 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. List II chemicals are generally used as solvents, catalysts, and reagents. 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. 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. Statutory Provision: 21 U.S.C. Conversely, where the offense was not committed for pecuniary gain (e.g., transportation for the defendant's personal use), a downward departure may be warranted. 12. (1) If the offense involved a controlled substance, apply 2D1.1 (Unlawful Manufacturing, Importing, Exporting, or Trafficking) or 2D2.1 (Unlawful Possession), as appropriate, if the resulting offense level is greater than that determined above. See 21 U.S.C. 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