Don’t Get the Maximum Sentence – Get the best possible federal criminal defense attorney
March 31, 2015 5:37 am Leave your thoughtsFederal Sentencing Guidelines: According to the U.S. Federal Sentencing Guidelines, federal crimes can be classified in terms of 43offense categories. The offense level is matched up with the Criminal History Category (there are six different history categories) to determine sentencing. To find a recommended prison sentence, a judge simply cross-references the offense level with the Criminal History. For instance, an offender who commits a level 16 offense and who has a Criminal History of IV, according to the table, should get 33 to 41 months behind bars, all things being equal. Of course when you hire a seasoned federal criminal...