At least 30,000,000 units but less than 90,000,000 units of Ketamine; 848 will be grouped with other drug offenses for the purpose of applying Chapter Three, Part D (Multiple Counts). 841 (a) (1) See Statute. For additional statutory provision(s), see Appendix A (Statutory Index). (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. 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). If subsection (b)(6) applies, 5C1.2(b) does not apply. 5124 (relating to violations of laws and regulations enforced by the Department of Transportation with respect to the transportation of hazardous material). 6. PAUL, Minn. A Bemidji man has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. "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). hbbd```b``uA$2r "80d6#HT M^WbOo]#| 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). 841(b)(1)(E) or 21 U.S.C. Guidelines for the imposition, duration, and conditions of supervised release are set forth in Chapter Five, Part D (Supervised Release). Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. Knowingly or Intentionally WebThis list includes all federal (not state) sentencing laws that require the judge to give the offender a mandatory minimum prison term. Operating or Directing the Operation of a Common Carrier Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, (2) 21, if serious bodily injury resulted; or. The diazepam, a Schedule IV drug, converts to 625 grams of converted drug weight. at least 3 KG but less than 9 KG of PCP (actual); 2D1.9. The enhancement for weapon possession in subsection (b)(1) reflects the increased danger of violence when drug traffickers possess weapons. *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. 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. Finally, subsection (a)(2) does not apply if the defendant had previously allowed any premises to be used as a drug establishment without regard to whether such prior misconduct resulted in a conviction. 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. (6) If the defendant is convicted under 21 U.S.C. Special sentencing provisions for possession of Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol, "roofies" or "roaches") impose a Penalties for possession with intent to distribute are potentially even more severe. (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. 20. (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. The Attorney General, or the Attorney Generals designee, and the Chair of the U.S. Parole Commission serve as. (2) If the defendant was convicted under 21 U.S.C. Statutory Provisions: 21 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 841, except as expressly provided. Mixture or Substance.Mixture or substance as used in this guideline has the same meaning as in 21 U.S.C. See 21 U.S.C. Application of Subsection (b)(16).. 4. Public Access to Commission Data and Documents. Distribution or intended sale of Statutory Provision: 21 U.S.C. 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. 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 Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. 841(b)(1)(A), (b)(1)(B), or (b)(1)(C), or 21 U.S.C. Among the factors the court should consider in determining whether the defendant maintained the premises are (A) whether the defendant held a possessory interest in (e.g., owned or rented) the premises and (B) the extent to which the defendant controlled access to, or activities at, the premises. At least 300 G but less than 900 G of LSD; 841(b)(1) includes the carrier medium in which LSD is absorbed). 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. (III) The duration of the offense, and the extent of the manufacturing operation. (C) Ice, for the purposes of this guideline, means a mixture or substance containing dmethamphetamine hydrochloride of at least 80% purity. Drug possession laws generally fall into one of two main categories: Simple possession (for personal use); and Possession with intent to distribute. SeeUSSG App. 3. 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)). Schedule I or II Depressants; I cover safety valve in great detail for your benefit. The base offense level corresponding to that aggregate quantity is level 30. If the resulting offense level is less than level 14, increase to level 14. The U.S. The offense level for methylamine is determined by using 2D1.11. WebThe most common Iowa methamphetamine offenses include possession, distribution, manufacturing, and possession with intent to distribute. Mixture or substance does not include materials that must be separated from the controlled substance before the controlled substance can be used. WebThis video covers federal sentencing on federal drug cases that involve mandatory minimum sentences. Such offenses interfere with the ability of others to safely access and use the area and also pose or risk a range of other harms, such as harms to the environment. 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. Section 5C1.2(b), which provides a minimum offense level of level 17, is not pertinent to the determination of whether subsection(b)(18) applies. Amended effective November 1, 1992 (amendment 447). 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. 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. 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). 1314 0 obj <>stream 841(a), (b)(1)-(3), (7), (g), 860a, 865, 960(a), (b); 49 U.S.C. 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. Federal prosecutors allege one person died from a fentanyl overdose after purchasing pills that were furnished by Watson, according to the criminal complaint filed Federal prosecutors allege one person died from a fentanyl overdose after purchasing pills that were furnished by Watson, according to the criminal complaint filed on Feb. 10 and unsealed last week. The base offense level for each chemical is calculated separately and the chemical with the higher base offense level is used. (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. 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). 841(d)(1). Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. Except as authorized by this Part, it shall be Subsection (b)(2) 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. 865, increase by 2 levels. 21. 9603(b), and 49 U.S.C. 843(b). (iii) The duration of the offense, and the extent of the manufacturing operation. Drug possession offenses are largely handled by the states, with widely varying sentencing guidelines. 25. To facilitate conversions to converted drug weight, the following table is provided: 9. 841, 960, 962, and 46 U.S.C. 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. 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. 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. 1. Historical Note:Effective November 1, 1987. See 1B1.3(a)(2) (Relevant Conduct). Amended effective November 1, 1992 (amendment 447); December 16, 2000 (amendment 608); November 1, 2001 (amendment 620). Amended effective November 1, 1991 (amendment 421); November1, 1992 (amendment 447); November 1, 1993 (amendment 481); November1, 1995 (amendment 534). 865. (a) Base Offense Level: the offense level applicable to the underlying offense. (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. Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. Statutory Provisions: 21 U.S.C. Note, however, that 18 U.S.C. 6928(d), the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. 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. UNLAWFUL MANUFACTURING, IMPORTING, EXPORTING, TRAFFICKING, OR POSSESSION; CONTINUING CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE, 2D1.1. At least 3 KG but less than 9 KG of a Fentanyl Analogue; 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. 841(b)(1)(E) or 21 U.S.C. Any reference to cocaine includes ecgonine and coca leaves, except extracts of coca leaves from which cocaine and ecgonine have been removed. 841(b)(1)), as the primary basis for the guideline sentences. 841(c)(2) and (f)(1), and 960(d)(2), (d)(3), and (d)(4) do not require that the defendant have knowledge or an actual belief that the listed chemical was to be used to manufacture a controlled substance unlawfully. 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. At least 30,000 KG but less than 90,000 KG of Marihuana; |&`A'girQ!,|^k,b h0731Yfx` ,u'VeTB*g#-y00. (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. Substantial Risk of Harm Associated with the Manufacture of Amphetamine and Methamphetamine.. The Commission serves as an information resource for Congress, the executive branch, the courts, criminal justice practitioners, the academic community, and the public. 2D1.7. (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. =, 1 gm of Tetrahydrocannabinol, Synthetic =, SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS (EXCEPT SCHEDULE III, IV, AND V SUBSTANCES)*, 1 gm of a synthetic cannabinoid (except a Schedule III, IV, or V substance) =. The last sentence of subsection (a)(5) implements the directive to the Commission in section 7(1) of Public Law 111220. (Treating LSD on a carrier medium as weighing 0.5 milligram per dose would produce offense levels equivalent to those for PCP.) (5) If the defendant is convicted under 21 U.S.C. (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. Application of Subsection (b)(14).. 26. 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. 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. 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. At least 600 KG but less than 1,800 KG of Hashish Oil; Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute requires the jury to 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. At least 30,000,000 units but less than 90,000,000 units of 822(g). Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. If the application of the guidelines results in a sentence below the minimum sentence required by statute, the statutory minimum shall be the guideline sentence. (D) Cocaine base, for the purposes of this guideline, means crack. Crack is the street name for a form of cocaine base, usually prepared by processing cocaine hydrochloride and sodium bicarbonate, and usually appearing in a lumpy, rocklike form. Amended effective November 1, 1990 (amendment 320); November 1, 1992 (amendment 447); November 1, 1994 (amendment 505); November 1, 2009 (amendment 737); November 1, 2012 (amendment 770); November 1, 2018 (amendment 807). (a) Base Offense Level (Apply the greater): (1) 3 plus the offense level from the Drug Quantity Table in 2D1.1; or. Weba Federal or State offense, by whatever designation and wherever committed, consisting of murder (as described in section 1111); manslaughter other than involuntary manslaughter (as described in section 1112); assault with intent to commit murder (as described in section 113(a)); assault with intent to commit rape; aggravated sexual abuse and sexual abuse In some cases, the enhancement under subsection (b)(14)(A) may not account adequately for the seriousness of the environmental harm or other threat to public health or safety (including the health or safety of law enforcement and cleanup personnel). 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. Web8.1-1 Sale or Possession with Intent to Sell a Controlled Substance -- Sec. Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1991 (amendment 371). ` 8 Thus, the approach decided upon by the Commission will harmonize offense levels for LSD offenses with those for other controlled substances and avoid an undue influence of varied carrier weight on the applicable offense level. 812 (2020).) PAUL A Bemidji man has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine after law enforcement seized a pound of methamphetamine and a pen gun from a vehicle in May 2022. 3. (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. (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. 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. Unlawful Sale or Transportation of Drug Paraphernalia; Attempt or Conspiracy. Amended effective November 1, 1991 (amendment 394); November1, 1992 (amendments 447 and 448); November1, 2002 (amendment 640). Subsection (b)(14)(A) implements the instruction to the Commission in section 303 of Public Law103237. 860a or 865.Sections 860a and 865 of title 21, United States Code, require the imposition of a mandatory consecutive term of imprisonment of not more than 20 years and 15 years, respectively. This website is produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense. Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. 1301 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<920A2081708B9645B2A500340489C3A8><5A7631C25D8D5249840661A221DD7AA6>]/Index[1285 30]/Info 1284 0 R/Length 89/Prev 661302/Root 1286 0 R/Size 1315/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream 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). "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. 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.. However, there may be cases in which a substantially lesser or greater quantity of a synthetic cathinone is needed to produce an effect on the central nervous system similar to the effect produced by a typical synthetic cathinone in the class, such as methcathinone or alpha-PVP. [Subsection (c) (Drug Quantity Table) is set forth after subsection (e) (Special Instruction).]. See 5C1.2 (Limitation on Applicability of Statutory Minimum Sentences in Certain Cases). 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. In the case of a synthetic cathinone that is not specifically referenced in this guideline, the converted drug weight for the class should be used to determine the appropriate offense level. (i) Departure Based on Concentration of Synthetic Cannabinoids.Synthetic cannabinoids are manufactured as powder or crystalline substances. Examples of such materials include the fiberglass in a cocaine/fiberglass bonded suitcase, beeswax in a cocaine/beeswax statue, and waste water from an illicit laboratory used to manufacture a controlled substance. The amount of ephedrine directly affects the amount of methamphetamine produced. %PDF-1.7 % 11. 860a or 865. (i) the defendant was convicted under 21 U.S.C. 857). The concentrated substance is then usually sprayed on or soaked into a plant or other base material, and trafficked as part of a mixture. (1) If 3A1.4 (Terrorism) does not apply, increase by 6 levels. Determining Quantity Based on Doses, Pills, or Capsules.If the number of doses, pills, or capsules but not the weight of the controlled substance is known, multiply the number of doses, pills, or capsules by the typical weight per dose in the table below to estimate the total weight of the controlled substance (e.g., 100 doses of Mescaline at 500milligrams per dose= 50 grams of mescaline). In controlled substance offenses, an attempt is assigned the same offense level as the object of the attempt. Application of Subsection (b)(4).For purposes of subsection (b)(4), "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. Where there is no drug seizure or the amount seized does not reflect the scale of the offense, the court shall approximate the quantity of the controlled substance. Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. 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. 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. WebST. (I) Hashish oil, for the purposes of this guideline, means a preparation of the soluble cannabinoids derived from cannabis that includes (i) one or more of the tetrahydrocannabinols (as listed in 21 C.F.R. 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. 853(q) (mandatory restitution for cleanup costs relating to the manufacture of amphetamine and methamphetamine). 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. 848 provides a 20-year minimum mandatory penalty for the first conviction, a 30-year minimum mandatory penalty for a second conviction, and a mandatory life sentence for principal administrators of extremely large enterprises. Background: This section covers the offense of knowingly opening, maintaining, managing, or controlling any building, room, or enclosure for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, storing, or using a controlled substance contrary to law (e.g., a "crack house"). 21a-278 (a) and (b) 8.3-3 Illegal Distribution of a Controlled Substance to a Minor -- Sec. (9) If the defendant distributed an anabolic steroid to an athlete, increase by 2 levels. 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. Unlawful Manufacturing, Importing, Exporting, or Trafficking (Including Possession with Intent to Commit These Offenses); Attempt or Conspiracy. 1. Note: Because of the statutory equivalences, the ratios in the Drug Conversion Tables do not necessarily reflect dosages based on pharmacological equivalents. (B) Upward Departure Provision.If the defendant committed a sexual offense against more than one individual, an upward departure would be warranted. 859 (formerly 21 U.S.C. (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. 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). %%EOF (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. 6928(d); the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33U.S.C. 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). An adjustment from Chapter Three, Part B is not authorized because the offense level of this guideline already reflects an adjustment for role in the offense. Where there are controlled substances from more than one schedule (e.g., a quantity of a ScheduleIV substance and a quantity of a Schedule V substance), determine the converted drug weight for each schedule separately (subject to the cap, if any, applicable to that schedule). In this section, you will find resources to assist you in understanding and applying the federal sentencing guidelines. Statutory Provisions: 21 U.S.C. Sentencing Commission is an independent agency in the judicial branch that was created as part of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984. Historical Note: Effective November 1, 1987. 865, specifying the number of months to be served consecutively for the conviction under 21 U.S.C. 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