Federal Sentencing Calculators

Free online tools to help you understand federal sentencing ranges, criminal history calculations, and more. For informational purposes only.

Disclaimer: These calculators provide estimates only and do not constitute legal advice. Federal sentencing involves many factors not captured here. Consult a federal criminal defense attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Federal Sentencing Guidelines — Core

Federal Sentencing Guidelines Calculator

Calculate your estimated federal sentencing range based on offense level and criminal history category using the USSG Sentencing Table.

Criminal History Points Calculator

Calculate your criminal history category (I-VI) based on prior convictions using USSG §4A1.1.

Base Offense Level Calculator

Find the starting offense level for your federal charge based on the statute of conviction.

Chapter 3 Adjustments Calculator

Calculate Chapter 3 adjustments for victim factors, role in offense, obstruction, and acceptance of responsibility.

Departure and Variance Calculator

Estimate potential sentence reductions through departures and variances under the federal sentencing guidelines.

Federal Supervised Release Calculator

Calculate the term of supervised release following federal imprisonment based on offense class and type.

Federal Conspiracy Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the offense level for federal conspiracy charges under 18 USC 371 and 21 USC 846.

Multiple Counts Grouping Calculator

Calculate combined offense level when convicted of multiple federal counts under USSG §3D1.2-§3D1.4.

Safety Valve Eligibility Calculator

Determine if you qualify for the federal Safety Valve under 18 USC §3553(f) to sentence below mandatory minimums.

Federal Good Time Credit Calculator

Calculate projected release date with good time credit under 18 USC §3624(b).

Federal Restitution Calculator

Estimate restitution obligations in federal criminal cases under the MVRA and VWPA.

Federal Fine Calculator

Calculate potential fines for federal convictions based on offense class and guidelines.

Federal Probation Eligibility Calculator

Determine whether probation is available based on your offense level and criminal history.

Career Offender Calculator

Determine if you qualify as a career offender under USSG §4B1.1 and how it affects sentencing.

Substantial Assistance (5K1.1) Calculator

Estimate potential sentence reduction for cooperating with the government under §5K1.1.

Compassionate Release Eligibility Calculator

Assess eligibility for compassionate release (sentence reduction) under 18 USC §3582(c)(1)(A).

First Step Act Sentence Reduction Calculator

Calculate potential sentence reductions available under the First Step Act of 2018.

Drug Offenses

Drug Quantity Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the base offense level for federal drug charges based on drug type and quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

Heroin Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for Heroin (Schedule I opioid) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

Fentanyl Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for Fentanyl (Schedule II synthetic opioid) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

Fentanyl Analogue Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for Fentanyl Analogue (Designer synthetic opioid) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

Cocaine (Powder) Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for Cocaine (Powder) (Schedule II stimulant) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

Cocaine Base (Crack) Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for Cocaine Base (Crack) (Schedule II stimulant) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

Methamphetamine (Actual/Pure) Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for Methamphetamine (Actual/Pure) (Schedule II stimulant) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

Methamphetamine (Mixture) Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for Methamphetamine (Mixture) (Schedule II stimulant) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

Marijuana Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for Marijuana (Schedule I (federal)) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

MDMA/Ecstasy Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for MDMA/Ecstasy (Schedule I hallucinogen) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

LSD Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for LSD (Schedule I hallucinogen) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

PCP (Phencyclidine) Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for PCP (Phencyclidine) (Schedule II hallucinogen) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

Oxycodone (OxyContin) Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for Oxycodone (OxyContin) (Schedule II opioid) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

Hydrocodone (Vicodin) Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for Hydrocodone (Vicodin) (Schedule II opioid) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

Alprazolam (Xanax) Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for Alprazolam (Xanax) (Schedule IV benzodiazepine) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

GHB (Gamma-hydroxybutyrate) Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for GHB (Gamma-hydroxybutyrate) (Schedule I depressant) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

Ketamine Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for Ketamine (Schedule III anesthetic) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

Anabolic Steroids Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for Anabolic Steroids (Schedule III) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2/Spice) Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2/Spice) (Schedule I) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

Synthetic Cathinones (Bath Salts) Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for Synthetic Cathinones (Bath Salts) (Schedule I) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the federal offense level for Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) (Schedule I) charges based on quantity under USSG §2D1.1.

Drug Conspiracy Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for drug conspiracy charges under 21 USC §846.

Drug Distribution Calculator

Calculate penalties for federal drug distribution charges under 21 USC §841.

Drug Importation/Exportation Calculator

Calculate sentencing for drug importation under 21 USC §952.

Drug Manufacturing Calculator

Calculate penalties for drug manufacturing charges under 21 USC §841.

Maintaining Drug Premises Calculator

Calculate sentencing for maintaining drug premises under 21 USC §856.

Drug Paraphernalia Calculator

Calculate penalties for drug paraphernalia offenses under 21 USC §863.

Continuing Criminal Enterprise (CCE) Calculator

Calculate sentencing for CCE "kingpin" charges under 21 USC §848.

Simple Drug Possession Calculator

Calculate penalties for simple possession under 21 USC §844.

Drug Safety Valve Calculator

Determine Safety Valve eligibility for federal drug cases under §5C1.2.

Drug Quantity Conversion Calculator

Convert between drug forms and calculate marijuana equivalency under USSG §2D1.1.

Controlled Substance Analogue Calculator

Calculate sentencing for analogue substances under the Federal Analogue Act.

Prescription Drug Diversion Calculator

Calculate penalties for illegal distribution of prescription medications.

Drug-Endangered Children Enhancement Calculator

Calculate enhancements when drug offenses endanger minors under §2D1.1(b)(15).

Counterfeit Pill/Pill Press Calculator

Calculate penalties for manufacturing counterfeit pharmaceutical pills.

Dark Web Drug Trafficking Calculator

Calculate sentencing for dark web/online drug marketplace offenses.

Drug-Free School Zone Calculator

Calculate enhanced penalties for drug offenses near schools under 21 USC §860.

Marijuana Grow Operation Calculator

Calculate sentencing based on number of marijuana plants under USSG §2D1.1.

Drug Prior Conviction Enhancement Calculator

Calculate enhanced penalties for drug offenses with prior convictions under §841(b).

Drug Information/851 Enhancement Calculator

Calculate impact of 21 USC §851 prior felony drug conviction information on sentencing.

Fraud & Financial Crimes

Fraud Loss Amount Calculator

Calculate how loss amount affects your offense level in federal fraud cases under USSG §2B1.1.

Money Laundering Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the offense level for federal money laundering charges under 18 USC 1956 and 1957.

Tax Evasion Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the offense level for federal tax evasion and tax fraud charges under 26 USC 7201 and 7206.

Wire Fraud Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for wire fraud charges under 18 USC §1343.

Mail Fraud Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for mail fraud charges under 18 USC §1341.

Bank Fraud Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for bank fraud charges under 18 USC §1344.

Healthcare Fraud Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for healthcare fraud under 18 USC §1347.

Securities Fraud Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for securities and investment fraud under 18 USC §1348.

Identity Theft Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for identity theft and aggravated identity theft under 18 USC §1028/1028A.

Insurance Fraud Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for federal insurance fraud schemes.

Mortgage Fraud Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for mortgage and real estate fraud schemes.

Credit Card/Access Device Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for access device fraud under 18 USC §1029.

Computer Fraud (CFAA) Calculator

Calculate sentencing for Computer Fraud and Abuse Act violations under 18 USC §1030.

PPP/COVID Relief Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for Paycheck Protection Program and COVID-19 relief fraud.

EIDL Fraud Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for Economic Injury Disaster Loan fraud.

SBA Loan Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for Small Business Administration loan fraud.

Federal Embezzlement Calculator

Calculate sentencing for embezzlement of federal funds under 18 USC §641/666.

Government Contract Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for fraud in government contracting and procurement.

Trade Secret Theft Calculator

Calculate sentencing for theft of trade secrets under 18 USC §1832.

Insider Trading Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for insider trading violations under securities law.

Ponzi Scheme Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for Ponzi and pyramid scheme fraud.

Telemarketing Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for telemarketing and mass marketing fraud schemes.

Elder Fraud Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for fraud targeting elderly victims with vulnerable victim enhancement.

Bankruptcy Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for bankruptcy fraud under 18 USC §152.

False Claims Act Calculator

Calculate penalties for submitting false claims to the government under 31 USC §3729.

Mail Theft Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for theft of mail and mail-related offenses.

Counterfeiting Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for counterfeiting currency under 18 USC §471-473.

Check Fraud/Forgery Calculator

Calculate sentencing for check fraud, forgery, and uttering offenses.

Interstate Stolen Property Calculator

Calculate sentencing for interstate transportation of stolen property under 18 USC §2314.

Criminal Copyright Infringement Calculator

Calculate sentencing for criminal copyright infringement under 18 USC §2319.

Student Loan Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for federal student loan and financial aid fraud.

Odometer/Auto Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for odometer tampering and auto title fraud.

SNAP/Food Stamp Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program fraud.

Unemployment Insurance Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for federal unemployment insurance fraud schemes.

Charity/Nonprofit Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for fraud involving charitable organizations.

Federal Procurement Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for fraud in federal procurement and contracting.

Cryptocurrency Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for cryptocurrency and digital asset fraud schemes.

Romance Scam Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for internet romance fraud and related wire fraud.

Business Email Compromise Calculator

Calculate sentencing for BEC schemes and email-based fraud.

Real Estate Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for real estate and title fraud schemes.

Customs and Import Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for customs fraud and smuggling of goods.

Environmental Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for environmental regulation fraud and violations.

Defense Contractor Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for fraud by defense contractors.

Market Manipulation Calculator

Calculate sentencing for stock market manipulation and pump-and-dump schemes.

Firearms

Federal Firearms Offense Calculator

Calculate the offense level for federal firearms charges including felon in possession, straw purchases, and NFA violations.

18 USC 924(c) Mandatory Minimum Calculator

Calculate mandatory consecutive sentences for using a firearm during a crime of violence or drug trafficking.

Armed Career Criminal (ACCA) Calculator

Determine ACCA applicability and the 15-year mandatory minimum under 18 USC §924(e).

Felon in Possession Calculator

Calculate sentencing for felon in possession of a firearm under 18 USC §922(g)(1).

Straw Purchase Calculator

Calculate sentencing for straw purchase of firearms under 18 USC §922(a)(6).

Ghost Gun/Unserialized Firearm Calculator

Calculate sentencing for possession or manufacture of unserialized firearms.

NFA Weapon Calculator

Calculate sentencing for unregistered NFA weapons (machine guns, silencers, SBRs).

Firearms Trafficking Calculator

Calculate sentencing for illegal firearms trafficking and dealing without a license.

Prohibited Person Firearms Calculator

Calculate sentencing for various categories of prohibited persons possessing firearms.

Domestic Violence Firearms Calculator

Calculate sentencing for firearms possession with domestic violence history under §922(g)(8)/(9).

Ammunition Offense Calculator

Calculate sentencing for illegal ammunition possession or manufacturing.

Gun-Free School Zone Calculator

Calculate penalties for firearms in school zones under 18 USC §922(q).

Stolen Firearms Calculator

Calculate sentencing for possession or sale of stolen firearms.

Obliterated Serial Number Calculator

Calculate sentencing for possessing firearms with altered serial numbers under 18 USC §922(k).

Unlicensed Firearms Dealer Calculator

Calculate sentencing for dealing firearms without a federal license.

Illegal Firearms Exportation Calculator

Calculate sentencing for illegal export of firearms under ITAR/AECA.

Body Armor Offense Calculator

Calculate sentencing for illegal possession of body armor by felons under 18 USC §931.

Brandishing Enhancement Calculator

Calculate the impact of brandishing vs. discharging a firearm under §924(c).

Constructive Possession Firearms Calculator

Understand constructive vs. actual possession in federal firearms cases.

Gun Show/Private Sale Calculator

Calculate penalties for illegal private sales and gun show violations.

Machine Gun/Auto-Sear Calculator

Calculate sentencing for machine gun possession or conversion devices.

Silencer/Suppressor Calculator

Calculate sentencing for illegal silencer possession or manufacture.

Destructive Device Calculator

Calculate sentencing for explosive and destructive device offenses.

Firearms Enhancement for Other Crimes Calculator

Calculate the cross-reference enhancement when firearms are involved in non-firearms offenses.

Federal Firearms Disability Calculator

Determine federal firearms disabilities and restoration options.

Immigration

Federal Immigration Offense Calculator

Calculate the offense level for federal immigration charges including illegal reentry under 8 USC 1326.

Illegal Reentry (8 USC 1326) Calculator

Calculate sentencing for illegal reentry after deportation.

Alien Smuggling Calculator

Calculate sentencing for smuggling undocumented persons under 8 USC §1324.

Visa Fraud Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for visa fraud under 18 USC §1546.

Immigration Marriage Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for marriage fraud to obtain immigration benefits.

Harboring Undocumented Persons Calculator

Calculate sentencing for harboring or concealing undocumented persons.

Immigration Document Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for fraudulent use of immigration documents.

Asylum Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for fraudulent asylum claims.

Employment/I-9 Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for employment eligibility verification fraud.

Immigration Fast-Track Program Calculator

Calculate potential sentence reduction through fast-track early disposition programs.

Aggravated Felony Immigration Calculator

Determine if a conviction qualifies as an aggravated felony for immigration purposes.

Criminal Alien Deportation Calculator

Calculate deportation consequences of federal criminal convictions.

Immigration Bond Calculator

Estimate immigration bond amounts for criminal alien detainees.

Naturalization Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for fraudulent naturalization under 18 USC §1425.

Passport Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for passport fraud under 18 USC §1543-1544.

Human Trafficking Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for human trafficking under 18 USC §1589-1592.

Forced Labor Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for forced labor offenses under 18 USC §1589.

Unlawful Employment of Aliens Calculator

Calculate penalties for employers who knowingly hire undocumented workers.

Immigration Identity Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for using false identity documents in immigration context.

Federal Immigration Detainer Calculator

Understand federal immigration detainer consequences and timing.

Student Visa Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for F-1/M-1 student visa fraud.

Work Visa (H-1B) Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for H-1B and work visa fraud schemes.

Alien Smuggling Resulting in Death Calculator

Calculate sentencing when alien smuggling results in death under §1324(a)(1)(B)(iv).

Denaturalization Risk Calculator

Assess risk of citizenship revocation based on criminal convictions.

Criminal Immigration Consequences Calculator

Determine immigration consequences (deportability, inadmissibility) of federal convictions.

Sex Offenses

Child Exploitation Offense Calculator

Calculate the offense level for federal child exploitation charges under 18 USC 2251, 2252, and 2252A.

Federal Sexual Abuse Calculator

Calculate sentencing for aggravated sexual abuse under 18 USC §2241.

Sex Trafficking Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for sex trafficking under 18 USC §1591.

Enticement of a Minor Calculator

Calculate sentencing for online enticement under 18 USC §2422.

Travel for Sex Offense Calculator

Calculate sentencing for travel with intent to engage in sexual conduct with a minor.

SORNA Violation Calculator

Calculate sentencing for failure to register as a sex offender under 18 USC §2250.

Sexual Exploitation of Minor Calculator

Calculate sentencing for sexual exploitation under 18 USC §2251.

Child Pornography Production Calculator

Calculate sentencing for production of child sexual abuse material.

Child Pornography Distribution Calculator

Calculate sentencing for distribution of child sexual abuse material.

Child Pornography Possession Calculator

Calculate sentencing for possession of child sexual abuse material.

Coercion and Enticement Calculator

Calculate sentencing for coercion/enticement under 18 USC §2422(b).

Mann Act (Transportation) Calculator

Calculate sentencing for Mann Act violations under 18 USC §2421-2424.

Sex Offender Registration Duration Calculator

Calculate sex offender registration duration and tier under SORNA.

Adam Walsh Act Calculator

Calculate penalties and registration requirements under the Adam Walsh Act.

Federal Obscenity Calculator

Calculate sentencing for federal obscenity offenses under 18 USC §1460-1470.

Abusive Sexual Contact Calculator

Calculate sentencing for abusive sexual contact under 18 USC §2244.

Internet Sex Crimes Calculator

Calculate sentencing for internet-facilitated sexual offenses.

Federal Military Sex Offense Calculator

Calculate sentencing for sex offenses in military/federal jurisdiction.

Sex Offender Monitoring Calculator

Calculate supervised release conditions for sex offenders.

Sex Trafficking of Minors Calculator

Calculate enhanced sentencing for trafficking minors under 18 USC §1591.

Promoting Prostitution Calculator

Calculate sentencing for promoting prostitution in federal jurisdiction.

Federal Revenge Porn/NCII Calculator

Calculate sentencing for non-consensual intimate imagery offenses.

Child Sex Tourism Calculator

Calculate sentencing for engaging in child sex tourism under 18 USC §2423.

Sextortion Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for sexual extortion (sextortion) offenses.

Sex Offense Supervised Release Calculator

Calculate supervised release terms and conditions for sex offense convictions.

Civil Commitment Risk Calculator

Assess risk of civil commitment under the Adam Walsh Act after sentence completion.

Failure to Register Calculator

Calculate sentencing for failure to register or update sex offender registration.

Online Grooming Offense Calculator

Calculate sentencing for online grooming and enticement offenses.

Live-Streaming Abuse Calculator

Calculate sentencing for live-streaming child sexual abuse offenses.

AI/Deepfake CSAM Calculator

Calculate sentencing for AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

Violent Crimes

Robbery and Extortion Calculator

Calculate the offense level for federal robbery, bank robbery, Hobbs Act, and extortion charges.

Federal Murder Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for federal murder charges under 18 USC §1111.

Federal Manslaughter Calculator

Calculate sentencing for voluntary and involuntary manslaughter under 18 USC §1112.

Attempted Murder Calculator

Calculate sentencing for attempted murder in federal jurisdiction.

Federal Assault Calculator

Calculate sentencing for assault under 18 USC §111-113.

Assault on Federal Officer Calculator

Calculate sentencing for assaulting a federal officer under 18 USC §111.

Federal Kidnapping Calculator

Calculate sentencing for kidnapping under 18 USC §1201.

Federal Carjacking Calculator

Calculate sentencing for carjacking under 18 USC §2119.

Bank Robbery Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing specifically for bank robbery under 18 USC §2113.

Hobbs Act Robbery Calculator

Calculate sentencing for Hobbs Act robbery under 18 USC §1951.

Federal Arson Calculator

Calculate sentencing for arson under 18 USC §844.

Federal Domestic Violence Calculator

Calculate sentencing for domestic violence in federal jurisdiction.

Federal Stalking Calculator

Calculate sentencing for interstate stalking under 18 USC §2261A.

Federal Threats Calculator

Calculate sentencing for interstate threats under 18 USC §875.

VICAR (Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering) Calculator

Calculate sentencing for VICAR charges under 18 USC §1959.

Murder for Hire Calculator

Calculate sentencing for murder for hire under 18 USC §1958.

Federal Gang Crime Calculator

Calculate sentencing for gang-related federal offenses.

Federal Terrorism Calculator

Calculate sentencing for terrorism offenses under 18 USC §2332.

Domestic Terrorism Calculator

Calculate sentencing for domestic terrorism charges.

Material Support for Terrorism Calculator

Calculate sentencing for providing material support under 18 USC §2339A/B.

Biological/Chemical Weapons Calculator

Calculate sentencing for biological and chemical weapons offenses.

Federal Bombing/Explosives Calculator

Calculate sentencing for use of explosives under 18 USC §844.

Aircraft Piracy/Hijacking Calculator

Calculate sentencing for aircraft hijacking under 49 USC §46502.

Hostage Taking Calculator

Calculate sentencing for hostage taking under 18 USC §1203.

Witness Retaliation Calculator

Calculate sentencing for retaliating against witnesses under 18 USC §1513.

Threats Against President Calculator

Calculate sentencing for threats against the President under 18 USC §871.

Federal Prison Assault Calculator

Calculate sentencing for assaults in federal prison.

Racketeering Murder Calculator

Calculate sentencing for murder committed as part of racketeering.

Federal Drive-By Shooting Calculator

Calculate sentencing for drive-by shootings under 18 USC §36.

Federal Maiming Calculator

Calculate sentencing for maiming under 18 USC §114.

Federal Torture Calculator

Calculate sentencing for torture under 18 USC §2340A.

War Crimes Calculator

Calculate sentencing for war crimes under 18 USC §2441.

Animal Crushing/Fighting Calculator

Calculate sentencing for animal cruelty offenses under 18 USC §48-49.

School Threat Calculator

Calculate sentencing for school shooting threats and hoaxes.

Weapons of Mass Destruction Calculator

Calculate sentencing for WMD offenses under 18 USC §2332a.

Maritime Violence Calculator

Calculate sentencing for violence at sea and maritime offenses.

Federal Prison Escape Calculator

Calculate sentencing for escape from federal custody under 18 USC §751.

Federal Riot Calculator

Calculate sentencing for inciting or participating in riots under 18 USC §2101.

Criminal Street Gang Enhancement Calculator

Calculate gang-related enhancements under USSG §3B1.1.

Federal Death Penalty Eligibility Calculator

Determine statutory eligibility for the federal death penalty.

Firearms Offense Resulting in Death Calculator

Calculate sentencing when a firearms offense results in death.

Federal Child Abuse Calculator

Calculate sentencing for child abuse in federal jurisdiction.

Federal Elder Abuse Calculator

Calculate sentencing for elder abuse and neglect in federal jurisdiction.

Hate Crime Violence Calculator

Calculate sentencing for violent hate crimes under 18 USC §249.

Assault on Law Enforcement Calculator

Calculate sentencing for assaulting law enforcement officers.

Victim Impact Enhancement Calculator

Calculate victim-related enhancements for violent federal offenses.

Federal Felony Murder Calculator

Calculate sentencing for murders committed during other federal felonies.

Attempted Robbery Calculator

Calculate sentencing for attempted federal robbery offenses.

Conspiracy to Commit Murder Calculator

Calculate sentencing for conspiracy to commit murder in federal jurisdiction.

Threatening a Federal Judge Calculator

Calculate sentencing for threatening federal judges and court officers.

White Collar & Organized Crime

RICO Sentencing Calculator

Calculate the offense level for federal RICO charges based on predicate offenses under 18 USC 1962.

Federal Bribery Calculator

Calculate sentencing for bribery of public officials under 18 USC §201.

Federal Extortion Calculator

Calculate sentencing for extortion under 18 USC §1951.

Public Corruption Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for public corruption and honest services fraud.

Honest Services Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for honest services fraud under 18 USC §1346.

Anti-Kickback Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for healthcare and government kickback violations.

Antitrust/Price Fixing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for Sherman Act antitrust violations.

FCPA (Foreign Corruption) Calculator

Calculate sentencing for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations.

Campaign Finance Violation Calculator

Calculate sentencing for federal campaign finance law violations.

Obstruction of Justice Calculator

Calculate sentencing for obstruction under 18 USC §1503/1512.

Witness Tampering Calculator

Calculate sentencing for witness tampering under 18 USC §1512.

Perjury Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for perjury under 18 USC §1621.

False Statements (1001) Calculator

Calculate sentencing for making false statements to federal agents under 18 USC §1001.

Criminal Contempt Calculator

Calculate sentencing for criminal contempt of court under 18 USC §401.

Abusive Tax Shelter Calculator

Calculate sentencing for promoting abusive tax shelters.

Bank Secrecy Act Calculator

Calculate sentencing for BSA/CTR violations and structuring.

Structuring (31 USC 5324) Calculator

Calculate sentencing for structuring financial transactions to avoid reporting.

Sanctions Violations Calculator

Calculate sentencing for OFAC sanctions violations under IEEPA.

Export Control Violation Calculator

Calculate sentencing for violations of EAR/ITAR export controls.

Corporate Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for officers/directors involved in corporate fraud schemes.

Accounting Fraud/SOX Calculator

Calculate sentencing for accounting fraud and Sarbanes-Oxley violations.

Bid Rigging Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for bid rigging in government contracts.

Threatening Communications Calculator

Calculate sentencing for threatening communications under 18 USC §871-877.

Espionage Act Calculator

Calculate sentencing for espionage under 18 USC §793-798.

Classified Information Mishandling Calculator

Calculate sentencing for unauthorized handling of classified information.

Federal Voter Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for federal voter fraud and election crimes.

Environmental Crimes Calculator

Calculate sentencing for Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and RCRA violations.

FDA Violations Calculator

Calculate sentencing for adulterated/misbranded food and drug offenses.

OSHA Criminal Violation Calculator

Calculate sentencing for willful OSHA violations resulting in death.

Civil Rights Violations Calculator

Calculate sentencing for federal civil rights offenses under 18 USC §241-242.

Federal Hate Crime Calculator

Calculate sentencing for federal hate crimes under the Matthew Shepard Act.

RICO Conspiracy Calculator

Calculate sentencing specifically for RICO conspiracy under 18 USC §1962(d).

Enterprise Corruption Calculator

Calculate sentencing for state enterprise corruption charged federally.

Illegal Gambling Calculator

Calculate sentencing for federal gambling offenses under 18 USC §1955.

Loan Sharking/Extortionate Credit Calculator

Calculate sentencing for extortionate credit transactions.

Labor Racketeering Calculator

Calculate sentencing for labor racketeering and union corruption.

Healthcare Kickback Calculator

Calculate sentencing for healthcare anti-kickback statute violations.

Medicare Fraud Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing specifically for Medicare fraud schemes.

Medicaid Fraud Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing specifically for Medicaid fraud schemes.

Stark Law Violation Calculator

Calculate penalties for physician self-referral (Stark Law) violations.

Pharmaceutical Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for pharmaceutical company fraud and off-label marketing.

Unlicensed Money Transmitting Calculator

Calculate sentencing for operating unlicensed money transmitting business under 18 USC §1960.

Unlicensed Crypto Exchange Calculator

Calculate sentencing for operating unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges.

Trademark Counterfeiting Calculator

Calculate sentencing for trafficking in counterfeit goods under 18 USC §2320.

Economic Espionage Calculator

Calculate sentencing for economic espionage under 18 USC §1831.

Qui Tam/Whistleblower Penalty Calculator

Calculate False Claims Act civil penalties and criminal exposure.

Civil Investigative Demand Calculator

Assess penalties for non-compliance with Civil Investigative Demands.

Grand Jury Obstruction Calculator

Calculate sentencing for obstruction of grand jury proceedings.

Misprision of Felony Calculator

Calculate sentencing for misprision of a felony under 18 USC §4.

Accessory After the Fact Calculator

Calculate sentencing for being an accessory after the fact under 18 USC §3.

Cybercrime & Miscellaneous Federal

Federal Hacking (CFAA) Calculator

Calculate sentencing for computer hacking under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

DDoS Attack Sentencing Calculator

Calculate sentencing for distributed denial of service attacks.

Ransomware Attack Calculator

Calculate sentencing for ransomware and cyber extortion offenses.

Criminal Data Breach Calculator

Calculate sentencing for criminal data breaches and unauthorized access.

Illegal Wiretapping Calculator

Calculate sentencing for illegal wiretapping under 18 USC §2511.

CAN-SPAM Violation Calculator

Calculate sentencing for criminal violations of the CAN-SPAM Act.

Cryptocurrency Theft Calculator

Calculate sentencing for theft of cryptocurrency and digital assets.

Dark Web Marketplace Calculator

Calculate sentencing for operating or participating in dark web marketplaces.

Botnet Operation Calculator

Calculate sentencing for creating or operating botnets.

Phishing/Social Engineering Calculator

Calculate sentencing for phishing and social engineering attacks.

Online Child Exploitation Calculator

Calculate sentencing for online child exploitation offenses.

Digital Piracy Calculator

Calculate sentencing for large-scale digital copyright infringement.

SIM Swapping Calculator

Calculate sentencing for SIM swapping and account takeover fraud.

Deepfake Offense Calculator

Calculate sentencing for criminal use of deepfake technology.

NFT Fraud Calculator

Calculate sentencing for non-fungible token fraud schemes.

DeFi/Protocol Exploit Calculator

Calculate sentencing for decentralized finance exploits and fraud.

State-Sponsored Hacking Calculator

Calculate sentencing for acting as agent of foreign government in cyber operations.

Insider Threat Calculator

Calculate sentencing for insider threats at government agencies and contractors.

Federal Trespass Calculator

Calculate sentencing for trespassing on federal property under 18 USC §1036.

Federal Property Destruction Calculator

Calculate sentencing for destroying federal property under 18 USC §1361.

Mail Fraud Scheme Calculator

Calculate sentencing for complex multi-count mail fraud schemes.

BOP Sentence Computation Calculator

Calculate how the Bureau of Prisons computes release dates.

Halfway House/RRC Calculator

Calculate eligibility for residential reentry center placement.

Home Confinement Eligibility Calculator

Determine eligibility for home confinement under CARES Act and beyond.

Federal Appeal Timeline Calculator

Calculate deadlines and timelines for federal criminal appeals.

2255 Habeas Corpus Calculator

Calculate eligibility and deadlines for 28 USC §2255 motions.

Supervised Release Revocation Calculator

Calculate potential imprisonment upon supervised release revocation.

Federal Probation Violation Calculator

Calculate consequences of federal probation violations.

Federal Bail/Detention Calculator

Assess likelihood of pretrial detention vs. release under 18 USC §3142.

Speedy Trial Act Calculator

Calculate excludable time under the Speedy Trial Act (18 USC §3161).

Federal Statute of Limitations Calculator

Determine applicable statute of limitations for federal criminal offenses.

Double Jeopardy Analysis Calculator

Analyze dual sovereignty and double jeopardy protections.

Consecutive vs. Concurrent Sentence Calculator

Calculate total time for consecutive and concurrent federal sentences.

Criminal Forfeiture Calculator

Calculate potential asset forfeiture in federal criminal cases.

Civil Asset Forfeiture Calculator

Calculate civil forfeiture exposure and timelines.

Special Assessment Calculator

Calculate mandatory special assessments for federal convictions.

Supervised Release Conditions Calculator

Understand standard and special conditions of supervised release.

Sentencing Variance Rate Calculator

View national variance rates by district and offense type.

Cooperation Agreement Calculator

Evaluate potential benefits and risks of federal cooperation agreements.

Plea Agreement Analysis Calculator

Analyze different types of federal plea agreements (Rule 11(c)(1)(B) vs (C)).

Trial Penalty Calculator

Calculate the typical difference between plea and post-trial sentences.

Acquitted Conduct Calculator

Analyze impact of acquitted conduct on federal sentencing.

Relevant Conduct Calculator

Calculate how relevant conduct under §1B1.3 affects offense level.

Criminal History Departure Calculator

Calculate potential departures for over/under-represented criminal history.

Downward Departure Grounds Calculator

Comprehensive guide to all downward departure grounds in the USSG.

Upward Departure Calculator

Calculate potential upward departure grounds and their impact.

Guideline Amendment Retroactivity Calculator

Determine eligibility for sentence reduction under retroactive guideline amendments.

Crack/Powder Cocaine Disparity Calculator

Calculate impact of the Fair Sentencing Act on crack cocaine sentences.

Second Chance Act Calculator

Calculate eligibility for elderly offender home confinement pilot program.

Juvenile Federal Prosecution Calculator

Determine when juveniles can be prosecuted in federal court.

Understanding Federal Sentencing Guidelines

Federal sentencing in the United States is governed by the United States Sentencing Guidelines (USSG), a comprehensive set of rules established by the United States Sentencing Commission. These guidelines provide federal judges with a framework for determining appropriate sentences for individuals convicted of federal crimes.

Our free online calculators are designed to help defendants, families, and legal professionals estimate potential sentencing ranges based on the federal guidelines. Each calculator addresses a specific aspect of the federal sentencing process, from calculating criminal history points to determining offense levels for specific types of federal crimes.

How Federal Sentencing Works

Federal sentencing involves a multi-step process. First, the court determines the base offense level based on the crime of conviction. Next, specific offense characteristics and adjustments under Chapters 2 and 3 of the USSG are applied to arrive at a final adjusted offense level. The defendant’s criminal history category is calculated based on prior convictions. Finally, these two values are cross-referenced on the Sentencing Table (USSG §5A) to produce a guideline sentencing range in months.

It is important to understand that since United States v. Booker (2005), the federal sentencing guidelines are advisory, not mandatory. Judges may depart or vary from the guideline range based on the factors set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a), including the nature of the offense, the history and characteristics of the defendant, and the need for the sentence to reflect the seriousness of the offense.

Why You Need a Federal Defense Attorney

While these calculators can provide a general estimate, federal sentencing is complex and fact-specific. An experienced federal criminal defense attorney can identify mitigating factors, argue for departures and variances, negotiate with prosecutors, and advocate for the most favorable outcome. If you or a loved one is facing federal charges, contact Federal Lawyers for a free, confidential consultation.