Episode 2: Base Offense Level for "Conspiracy" Offense

What do the guidelines mean when they say “convicted of” a certain offense? Does that cover a conspiracy offense? Using a conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 1594(c) as an example, we will explain how to determine the base offense level under U.S.S.G §2G1.3. (Published September 2018)

Episode 1: Revocations & Criminal History Points

Revocations can have a significant impact on criminal history scores. Learn how a revocation sentence can increase criminal history points and expand the time frame for calculating prior sentences. (Published September 2018)

Episode 11: More Grouping in Child Pornography Production Cases

Can you group counts involving the same victim? Using the Multiple Counts Decision Tree, we will discuss how multiple counts involving the same victim will group. (Published December 2018)

Episode 5: Grouping Drugs, Robbery, & Burglary

This podcast will cover grouping under U.S.S.G §3D1.2(c) using an example from a real helpline call involving drugs, a robbery, and burglary. (Published September 2018)

Teachable Moments Series

Episode 23, Part 4: Grouping of Multiple Counts

Why not just add units when I have multiple counts of conviction? Because that’s not how the grouping rules work! Learn how to follow the Decision Tree to find the correct answers every time. (Published March 2020)

Mini-Series Episode 22, Part 1: Overview of §5G1.3

Overview of §5G1.3: What is the purpose of §5G1.3? In this episode, we’ll review the structure of the guideline that governs whether to impose concurrent or consecutive sentences when the defendant also has an undischarged term of imprisonment for another offense. (Published June 2019)

Mini-Series Episode 21, Part 3: Hacking, Phishing, Malware

You may have heard of hacking and phishing schemes. How do those terms relate to the guidelines, and what information will I need to apply the guidelines correctly? We will explore real cases and the complex issues that have surfaced in some of these cases. (Published March 2019)

Teachable Moments Series

Episode 23, Part 1: Relevant Conduct in Sex Offenses and Other Crimes Against the Person

Do you know how to apply the Special Instruction at §2G2.1? Have you ever had a question about what constitutes a “stipulation” for purposes of §1B1.2? Tune in to find out about pitfalls you may face in these types of situations. (Published March 2020)

Mini-Series Episode 20, Part 7: How Do I Determine if the Offense Qualifies Under the List of Offenses in the Enumerated Clause?

This episode discusses the offenses specified in the definitions of “crime of violence” and “violent felony” and the analysis required to determine if an offense qualifies as a “crime of violence” or “violent felony” under the enumerated clause. (Published March 2019)

Episode 14: How Do You Determine Loss in a “Black Money” Scheme?

What is “black money” and how do you calculate loss in a “black money” scheme? This podcast will discuss the details of this interesting counterfeit scheme. (Published December 2018)