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If the government does not receive additional evidence in conflict with this provision, and if defendant continues to accept responsibility for his actions within the meaning of Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(a), including by furnishing the United States Attorney\u2019s Office and the Probation Office with all requested financial information relevant to his ability to satisfy any fine that may be imposed in this case, a two-level reduction in the offense level is appropriate.\nv. In accord with Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(b), defendant has timely notified the government of his intention to enter a plea of guilty, thereby permitting the government to avoid preparing for trial and permitting the Court to allocate its resources efficiently. Therefore, as provided by Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(b), if the Court determines the offense level to be 16 or greater prior to determining that defendant is entitled to a two-level reduction for acceptance of responsibility, the government will move for an additional one-level reduction in the offense level.", "samples": [{"hash": "cXAlQ2nXTAw", "uri": "/contracts/cXAlQ2nXTAw#offense-level-calculations", "label": "Plea Agreement", "score": 21.749332428, "published": true}, {"hash": "9MZJex0E6yN", "uri": "/contracts/9MZJex0E6yN#offense-level-calculations", "label": "Plea Agreement", "score": 19.376455307, "published": true}], "size": 28, "snippet_links": [{"key": "base-offense-level", "type": "clause", "offset": [7, 25]}, {"key": "pursuant-to-guideline", "type": "clause", "offset": [63, 84]}, {"key": "security-controls", "type": "definition", "offset": [157, 174]}, {"key": "relating-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [187, 198]}, {"key": "chemical-weapons", "type": "definition", "offset": [244, 260]}, {"key": "increased-by", "type": "clause", "offset": [728, 740]}, {"key": "responsibility-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [843, 861]}, {"key": "criminal-conduct", "type": "clause", "offset": [866, 882]}, {"key": "the-government", "type": "clause", "offset": [887, 901]}, {"key": "additional-evidence", "type": "definition", "offset": [919, 938]}, {"key": "meaning-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [1051, 1061]}, {"key": "united-states-attorney", "type": "definition", "offset": [1112, 1134]}, {"key": "probation-office", "type": "clause", "offset": [1152, 1168]}, {"key": "financial-information", "type": "clause", "offset": [1188, 1209]}, {"key": "ability-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [1226, 1236]}, {"key": "reduction-in", "type": "definition", "offset": [1300, 1312]}, {"key": "to-enter", "type": "definition", "offset": [1449, 1457]}, {"key": "preparing-for", "type": "definition", "offset": [1519, 1532]}, {"key": "the-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [1554, 1563]}, {"key": "prior-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [1713, 1721]}, {"key": "acceptance-of-responsibility", "type": "definition", "offset": [1790, 1818]}, {"key": "an-additional", "type": "clause", "offset": [1849, 1862]}], "hash": "6cb35e3edb536ece27ba6759a2fceb7e", "id": 1}, {"snippet": "i. The base offense level is 8, pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2B4.1(a).\nii. The offense level is increased by 14 levels pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2B4.1(b)(1)(B) and Guideline \u00a7 2B1.1(b)(1)(H) because the value of the bribes paid was approximately $592,000, which is more than $400,000, but less than $1,000,000.\niii. The offense level is increased by 2 levels pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 3B1.3 because defendant abused a position of public trust in a manner that significantly facilitated the commission or concealment of the offense.\niv. Defendant has clearly demonstrated a recognition and affirmative acceptance of personal responsibility for his criminal conduct. If the government does not receive additional evidence in conflict with this provision, and if defendant continues to accept responsibility for his actions within the meaning of Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(a), including by furnishing the United States Attorney\u2019s Office and the Probation Office with all requested financial information relevant to his ability to satisfy any fine that may be imposed in this case, a two-level reduction in the offense level is appropriate.\nv. In accord with Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(b), defendant has timely notified the government of his intention to enter a plea of guilty, thereby permitting the government to avoid preparing for trial and permitting the Court to allocate its resources efficiently. Therefore, as provided by Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(b), if the Court determines the offense level to be 16 or greater prior to determining that defendant is entitled to a two-level reduction for acceptance of responsibility, the government will move for an additional one-level reduction in the offense level.", "samples": [{"hash": "44FLrYmwf38", "uri": "/contracts/44FLrYmwf38#offense-level-calculations", "label": "Plea Agreement", "score": 22.1161403656, "published": true}, {"hash": "d0XBbIowLsf", "uri": "/contracts/d0XBbIowLsf#offense-level-calculations", "label": "Plea Agreement", "score": 19.5530452728, "published": true}], "size": 17, "snippet_links": [{"key": "base-offense-level", "type": "clause", "offset": [7, 25]}, {"key": "pursuant-to-guideline", "type": "clause", "offset": [32, 53]}, {"key": "increased-by", "type": "clause", "offset": [91, 103]}, {"key": "the-value", "type": "clause", "offset": [192, 201]}, {"key": "public-trust", "type": "clause", "offset": [421, 433]}, {"key": "the-commission", "type": "clause", "offset": [477, 491]}, {"key": "responsibility-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [615, 633]}, {"key": "criminal-conduct", "type": "clause", "offset": [638, 654]}, {"key": "the-government", "type": "clause", "offset": [659, 673]}, {"key": "additional-evidence", "type": "definition", "offset": [691, 710]}, {"key": "meaning-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [823, 833]}, {"key": "united-states-attorney", "type": "definition", "offset": [884, 906]}, {"key": "probation-office", "type": "clause", "offset": [924, 940]}, {"key": "financial-information", "type": "clause", "offset": [960, 981]}, {"key": "ability-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [998, 1008]}, {"key": "reduction-in", "type": "definition", "offset": [1072, 1084]}, {"key": "to-enter", "type": "definition", "offset": [1221, 1229]}, {"key": "preparing-for", "type": "definition", "offset": [1291, 1304]}, {"key": "the-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [1326, 1335]}, {"key": "prior-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [1485, 1493]}, {"key": "acceptance-of-responsibility", "type": "definition", "offset": [1562, 1590]}, {"key": "an-additional", "type": "clause", "offset": [1621, 1634]}], "hash": "13777ee158a3729aa7b1712679d938bf", "id": 2}, {"snippet": "i. The base offense level for Count One is 20, pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2B3.1.\nii. The offense level for Count One must be increased by 2 levels to level 22, pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2B3.1(b)(1), because property of a financial institution was taken.\niii. The base offense level for Count Two is 20, pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2B3.1.\niv. The offense level for Count Two must be increased by 2 levels to level 22, pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2B3.1(b)(1), because property of a financial institution was taken.\nv. The offense level for the conduct stipulated in Paragraph 7 of this Agreement is level 20, pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2B3.1.\nvi. The offense level for the stipulated conduct must be increased by 2 levels to level 22, pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2B3.1(b)(1), because it was intended that property of a financial institution be taken.\nvii. The offense level of 22 must be increased 3 levels for a combined offense level of 25 pursuant to \u00a7 3D1.4.\nviii. Defendant has clearly demonstrated a recognition and affirmative acceptance of personal responsibility for her criminal conduct. If the government does not receive additional evidence in conflict with this provision, and if defendant continues to accept responsibility for her actions within the meaning of Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(a), including by furnishing the United States Attorney\u2019s Office and the Probation Office with all requested financial information relevant to her ability to satisfy any fine or restitution that may be imposed in this case, a two-level reduction in the offense level is appropriate.\nix. In accord with Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(b), defendant has timely notified the government of her intention to enter a plea of guilty, thereby permitting the government to avoid preparing for trial and permitting the Court to allocate its resources efficiently. Therefore, as provided by Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(b), if the Court determines the offense level to be 16 or greater prior to determining that defendant is entitled to a two-level reduction for acceptance of responsibility, the government will move for an additional one-level reduction in the offense level.", "samples": [{"hash": "49QMxs5Txr1", "uri": "/contracts/49QMxs5Txr1#offense-level-calculations", "label": "Plea Agreement", "score": 22.8196430206, "published": true}], "size": 13, "snippet_links": [{"key": "base-offense-level", "type": "clause", "offset": [7, 25]}, {"key": "count-one", "type": "clause", "offset": [30, 39]}, {"key": "pursuant-to-guideline", "type": "clause", "offset": [47, 68]}, {"key": "increased-by", "type": "clause", "offset": [122, 134]}, {"key": "financial-institution", "type": "definition", "offset": [216, 237]}, {"key": "count-two", "type": "definition", "offset": [281, 290]}, {"key": "paragraph-7", "type": "clause", "offset": [551, 562]}, {"key": "this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [566, 580]}, {"key": "responsibility-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [1035, 1053]}, {"key": "criminal-conduct", "type": "clause", "offset": [1058, 1074]}, {"key": "the-government", "type": "clause", "offset": [1079, 1093]}, {"key": "additional-evidence", "type": "definition", "offset": [1111, 1130]}, {"key": "meaning-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [1243, 1253]}, {"key": "united-states-attorney", "type": "definition", "offset": [1304, 1326]}, {"key": "probation-office", "type": "clause", "offset": [1344, 1360]}, {"key": "financial-information", "type": "clause", "offset": [1380, 1401]}, {"key": "ability-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [1418, 1428]}, {"key": "reduction-in", "type": "definition", "offset": [1507, 1519]}, {"key": "to-enter", "type": "definition", "offset": [1657, 1665]}, {"key": "preparing-for", "type": "definition", "offset": [1727, 1740]}, {"key": "the-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [1762, 1771]}, {"key": "prior-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [1921, 1929]}, {"key": "acceptance-of-responsibility", "type": "definition", "offset": [1998, 2026]}, {"key": "an-additional", "type": "clause", "offset": [2057, 2070]}], "hash": "dc686b0e9a229af5c0b4a1b255663c8e", "id": 3}, {"snippet": "i. The parties further agree that the base offense level is 6 pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2B1.1(a)(2).\nii. The parties further agree that the base offense level should be increased by 14 levels under Guideline \u00a7 2B1.1(b)(1)(H) because the amount of the loss incurred by Western Springs (and its successor bank) and the FDIC as a result of the offense and relevant conduct is more than $400,000 but not more than $1,000,000.\niii. It is the government\u2019s position that the offense level should be increased by 2 levels under Guideline \u00a7 2B1.1(b)(10)(C) because the offense and relevant conduct involved sophisticated means. Defendant disagrees.\niv. It is the government\u2019s position that the offense level should be increased by 2 levels under Guideline \u00a7 2B1.1(b)(15)(A) because defendant derived more than $1,000,000 in gross receipts from a financial institution, namely, Western Springs, as a result of the offense and relevant conduct. Defendant disagrees.\nv. It is the government\u2019s position that the offense level should be increased by 4 levels under Guideline \u00a7 3B1.1\n(a) because defendant was an organizer and leader of criminal activity that involved five or more participants or was otherwise extensive. Defendant disagrees.\nvi. The parties agree that the offense level should be increased by 2 levels under Guideline \u00a7 3B1.3 because defendant abused a position of trust in a manner that significantly facilitated the commission and concealment of the offense and relevant conduct.\nvii. If the Court determines at the time of sentencing that defendant has clearly demonstrated a recognition and affirmative acceptance of personal responsibility for his criminal conduct within the meaning of Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(a), including by furnishing the United States Attorney\u2019s Office and the Probation Office with all requested financial information relevant to his ability to satisfy any fine and restitution order that may be imposed by the Court in this case, a 2-level reduction in the offense level will be appropriate. The government reserves the right to take whatever position it deems appropriate at the time of sentencing with respect to whether defendant has accepted responsibility within the meaning of Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(a).\nviii. The parties agree that, in accord with Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(b), defendant has timely notified the government of his intention to enter a plea of guilty, thereby permitting the government to avoid preparing for trial and permitting the Court to allocate its resources efficiently. Therefore, if the government takes the position at the time of sentencing that defendant qualifies for a decrease under Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1\n(a) and the Court agrees, finding that defendant qualifies for a decrease under Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(a) and that the offense level determined prior to the operation of Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(a) is level 16 or greater, the government will move for an additional 1-level reduction in the offense level pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(b).", "samples": [{"hash": "itoKel0GJrL", "uri": "/contracts/itoKel0GJrL#offense-level-calculations", "label": "Plea Agreement", "score": 19.523853302, "published": true}, {"hash": "deYbv6MHkS5", "uri": "/contracts/deYbv6MHkS5#offense-level-calculations", "label": "Plea Agreement", "score": 18.2621498108, "published": true}], "size": 12, "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-parties-further-agree", "type": "clause", "offset": [3, 28]}, {"key": "base-offense-level", "type": "clause", "offset": [38, 56]}, {"key": "pursuant-to-guideline", "type": "clause", "offset": [62, 83]}, {"key": "increased-by", "type": "clause", "offset": [167, 179]}, {"key": "successor-bank", "type": "definition", "offset": [291, 305]}, {"key": "the-government", "type": "clause", "offset": [431, 445]}, {"key": "gross-receipts", "type": "clause", "offset": [813, 827]}, {"key": "financial-institution", "type": "definition", "offset": [835, 856]}, {"key": "criminal-activity", "type": "clause", "offset": [1120, 1137]}, {"key": "the-parties-agree-that", "type": "clause", "offset": [1231, 1253]}, {"key": "position-of-trust", "type": "clause", "offset": [1355, 1372]}, {"key": "the-commission", "type": "clause", "offset": [1416, 1430]}, {"key": "at-the-time", "type": "clause", "offset": [1513, 1524]}, {"key": "acceptance-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [1609, 1622]}, {"key": "responsibility-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [1632, 1650]}, {"key": "criminal-conduct", "type": "clause", "offset": [1655, 1671]}, {"key": "meaning-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [1683, 1693]}, {"key": "united-states-attorney", "type": "definition", "offset": [1744, 1766]}, {"key": "probation-office", "type": "clause", "offset": [1784, 1800]}, {"key": "financial-information", "type": "clause", "offset": [1820, 1841]}, {"key": "ability-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [1858, 1868]}, {"key": "court-in", "type": "clause", "offset": [1935, 1943]}, {"key": "reduction-in", "type": "definition", "offset": [1965, 1977]}, {"key": "right-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [2045, 2053]}, {"key": "with-respect-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [2124, 2139]}, {"key": "to-enter", "type": "definition", "offset": [2359, 2367]}, {"key": "preparing-for", "type": "definition", "offset": [2429, 2442]}, {"key": "the-position", "type": "clause", "offset": [2548, 2560]}, {"key": "operation-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [2803, 2815]}, {"key": "an-additional", "type": "clause", "offset": [2890, 2903]}], "hash": "aa48c4c0fe26f401af0820e2f07b09dd", "id": 4}, {"snippet": "i. The base offense level is 26 pursuant to Guidelines \u00a7\u00a7 2T1.4(a)(1) and 2T4.1(K) because the actual tax loss was at least $24,824,834, which is greater than $9,500,000 but less than $25,000,000.\nii. Pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2T1.1(b)(2), the offense level is increased two levels because the offense involved sophisticated means.\niii. Defendant has clearly demonstrated a recognition and affirmative acceptance of personal responsibility for his criminal conduct. If the government does not receive additional evidence in conflict with this provision, and if defendant continues to accept responsibility for his actions within the meaning of Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(a), including by furnishing the United States Attorney\u2019s Office and the Probation Office with all requested financial information relevant to his ability to satisfy any fine or restitution that may be imposed in this case, a two-level reduction in the offense level is appropriate.\niv. In accord with Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(b), defendant has timely notified the government of his intention to enter a plea of guilty, thereby permitting the government to avoid preparing for trial and permitting the Court to allocate its resources efficiently. Therefore, as provided by Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(b), if the Court determines the offense level to be 16 or greater prior to determining that defendant is entitled to a two-level reduction for acceptance of responsibility, the government will move for an additional one-level reduction in the offense level.", "samples": [{"hash": "k2oMoAWnFHe", "uri": "/contracts/k2oMoAWnFHe#offense-level-calculations", "label": "Plea Agreement", "score": 22.3552360535, "published": true}], "size": 8, "snippet_links": [{"key": "base-offense-level", "type": "clause", "offset": [7, 25]}, {"key": "tax-loss", "type": "definition", "offset": [102, 110]}, {"key": "pursuant-to-guideline", "type": "clause", "offset": [201, 222]}, {"key": "responsibility-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [423, 441]}, {"key": "criminal-conduct", "type": "clause", "offset": [446, 462]}, {"key": "the-government", "type": "clause", "offset": [467, 481]}, {"key": "additional-evidence", "type": "definition", "offset": [499, 518]}, {"key": "meaning-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [631, 641]}, {"key": "united-states-attorney", "type": "definition", "offset": [692, 714]}, {"key": "probation-office", "type": "clause", "offset": [732, 748]}, {"key": "financial-information", "type": "clause", "offset": [768, 789]}, {"key": "ability-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [806, 816]}, {"key": "reduction-in", "type": "definition", "offset": [895, 907]}, {"key": "to-enter", "type": "definition", "offset": [1045, 1053]}, {"key": "preparing-for", "type": "definition", "offset": [1115, 1128]}, {"key": "the-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [1150, 1159]}, {"key": "prior-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [1309, 1317]}, {"key": "acceptance-of-responsibility", "type": "definition", "offset": [1386, 1414]}, {"key": "an-additional", "type": "clause", "offset": [1445, 1458]}], "hash": "4e70867de3595f3dcdb1a7f581c5897f", "id": 5}, {"snippet": "i. The base offense level for defendant\u2019s offense of conviction is 33, pursuant to Guideline \u00a7\u00a7 2K1.4(c)(1), 2M6.1(c)(2) and 2A2.1(a)(1).\nii. Defendant\u2019s offense level should be raised by 4 levels pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2A2.1(b)(2) because defendant requested and received money for engaging in the offense conduct.\niii. Defendant\u2019s offense level should be raised by 12 levels pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 3A1.4(a) because the offense of conviction involves and was intended to promote a federal crime of terrorism as defined in Title 18, United States Code, Section 2332b(g)(5).\niv. Defendant has clearly demonstrated a recognition and affirmative acceptance of personal responsibility for his criminal conduct. If the government does not receive additional evidence in conflict with this provision, and if defendant continues to accept responsibility for his actions within the meaning of Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(a), including by furnishing the United States Attorney\u2019s Office and the Probation Office with all requested financial information relevant to his ability to satisfy any fine that may be imposed in this case, a two-level reduction in the offense level is appropriate.\nv. In accord with Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(b), defendant has timely notified the government of his intention to enter a plea of guilty, thereby permitting the government to avoid preparing for trial and permitting the Court to allocate its resources efficiently. Therefore, as provided by Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(b), if the Court determines the offense level to be 16 or greater prior to determining that defendant is entitled to a two-level reduction for acceptance of responsibility, the government will move for an additional one- level reduction in the offense level.", "samples": [{"hash": "t6Hr2kiP9y", "uri": "/contracts/t6Hr2kiP9y#offense-level-calculations", "label": "Plea Agreement", "score": 28.8172149658, "published": true}, {"hash": "jyLk4RtoiKq", "uri": "/contracts/jyLk4RtoiKq#offense-level-calculations", "label": "Plea Agreement", "score": 22.4719982147, "published": true}, {"hash": "bSRwZS2GsfF", "uri": "/contracts/bSRwZS2GsfF#offense-level-calculations", "label": "Plea Agreement", "score": 19.3076000214, "published": true}], "size": 7, "snippet_links": [{"key": "base-offense-level", "type": "clause", "offset": [7, 25]}, {"key": "pursuant-to-guideline", "type": "clause", "offset": [71, 92]}, {"key": "engaging-in", "type": "definition", "offset": [284, 295]}, {"key": "united-states-code", "type": "clause", "offset": [535, 553]}, {"key": "responsibility-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [668, 686]}, {"key": "criminal-conduct", "type": "clause", "offset": [691, 707]}, {"key": "the-government", "type": "clause", "offset": [712, 726]}, {"key": "additional-evidence", "type": "definition", "offset": [744, 763]}, {"key": "meaning-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [876, 886]}, {"key": "united-states-attorney", "type": "definition", "offset": [937, 959]}, {"key": "probation-office", "type": "clause", "offset": [977, 993]}, {"key": "financial-information", "type": "clause", "offset": [1013, 1034]}, {"key": "ability-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [1051, 1061]}, {"key": "reduction-in", "type": "definition", "offset": [1125, 1137]}, {"key": "to-enter", "type": "definition", "offset": [1274, 1282]}, {"key": "preparing-for", "type": "definition", "offset": [1344, 1357]}, {"key": "the-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [1379, 1388]}, {"key": "prior-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [1538, 1546]}, {"key": "acceptance-of-responsibility", "type": "definition", "offset": [1615, 1643]}, {"key": "an-additional", "type": "clause", "offset": [1674, 1687]}], "hash": "39b3a6bf59a65c6592ca5b0e06d7b502", "id": 6}, {"snippet": "i. Counts 2 and 3 of the indictment group pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 3D1.2(d).\nii. The base offense level for the group is 20, pursuant to Guideline \u00a7\u00a7 2T1.1(a)(1) and 2T4.1(H), because the loss amount stemming from the offense of conviction and related conduct is more than $550,000, but less than $1,500,000.\niii. The offense level is increased by 2 levels pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2T1.4(b)\n(1) because defendant was in the business of preparing or assisting in the preparation of tax returns.\niv. Defendant has clearly demonstrated a recognition and affirmative acceptance of personal responsibility for her criminal conduct. If the government does not receive additional evidence in conflict with this provision, and if defendant continues to accept responsibility for her actions within the meaning of Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(a), including by furnishing the United States Attorney\u2019s Office and the Probation Office with all requested financial information relevant to her ability to satisfy any fine that may be imposed in this case, a two-level reduction in the offense level is appropriate.\nv. In accord with Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(b), defendant has timely notified the government of her intention to enter a plea of guilty, thereby permitting the government to avoid preparing for trial and permitting the Court to allocate its resources efficiently. Therefore, as provided by Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(b), if the Court determines the offense level to be 16 or greater prior to determining that defendant is entitled to a two-level reduction for acceptance of responsibility, the government will move for an additional one-level reduction in the offense level.", "samples": [{"hash": "33VSjo3q0wf", "uri": "/contracts/33VSjo3q0wf#offense-level-calculations", "label": "Plea Agreement", "score": 22.4318962097, "published": true}], "size": 6, "snippet_links": [{"key": "pursuant-to-guideline", "type": "clause", "offset": [42, 63]}, {"key": "base-offense-level", "type": "clause", "offset": [84, 102]}, {"key": "the-group", "type": "clause", "offset": [107, 116]}, {"key": "loss-amount", "type": "definition", "offset": [187, 198]}, {"key": "increased-by", "type": "clause", "offset": [334, 346]}, {"key": "in-the-business", "type": "definition", "offset": [415, 430]}, {"key": "preparation-of-tax-returns", "type": "clause", "offset": [464, 490]}, {"key": "responsibility-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [584, 602]}, {"key": "criminal-conduct", "type": "clause", "offset": [607, 623]}, {"key": "the-government", "type": "clause", "offset": [628, 642]}, {"key": "additional-evidence", "type": "definition", "offset": [660, 679]}, {"key": "meaning-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [792, 802]}, {"key": "united-states-attorney", "type": "definition", "offset": [853, 875]}, {"key": "probation-office", "type": "clause", "offset": [893, 909]}, {"key": "financial-information", "type": "clause", "offset": [929, 950]}, {"key": "ability-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [967, 977]}, {"key": "reduction-in", "type": "definition", "offset": [1041, 1053]}, {"key": "to-enter", "type": "definition", "offset": [1190, 1198]}, {"key": "preparing-for", "type": "definition", "offset": [1260, 1273]}, {"key": "the-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [1295, 1304]}, {"key": "prior-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [1454, 1462]}, {"key": "acceptance-of-responsibility", "type": "definition", "offset": [1531, 1559]}, {"key": "an-additional", "type": "clause", "offset": [1590, 1603]}], "hash": "dcb86be2546b60de0971116a68259cb1", "id": 7}, {"snippet": "i. The base offense level is 7, pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2B1.1(a)(1).\nii. The loss attributable to the offense and relevant conduct for which \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587 is responsible is approximately $708,274, which is more than $400,000, but less than $1,000,000, and therefore results in a 14 level increase in the offense level, pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2B1.1(b)(1)(H).\niii. \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587 abused a position of private trust in the commission of the offense and relevant conduct by among other things, using her authority to access and make entries on customer loan account files in a manner that significantly facilitated the commission and concealment of the offense and relevant conduct, which therefore results in a 2 level increase in offense level, pursuant Guideline \u00a7 3B1.3.\niv. Defendant has clearly demonstrated a recognition and affirmative acceptance of personal responsibility for her criminal conduct. If the government does not receive additional evidence in conflict with this provision, and if defendant continues to accept responsibility for her actions within the meaning of Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(a), including by furnishing the United States Attorney\u2019s Office and the Probation Office with all requested financial information relevant to her ability to satisfy any fine or restitution that may be imposed in this case, a two-level reduction in the offense level is appropriate.\nv. In accord with Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(b), defendant has timely notified the government of her intention to enter a plea of guilty, thereby permitting the government to avoid preparing for trial and permitting the Court to allocate its resources efficiently. Therefore, as provided by Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(b), if the Court determines the offense level to be 16 or greater prior to determining that defendant is entitled to a two-level reduction for acceptance of responsibility, the government will move for an additional one-level reduction in the offense level.", "samples": [{"hash": "XUyiv3AX2U", "uri": "/contracts/XUyiv3AX2U#offense-level-calculations", "label": "Plea Agreement", "score": 21.9327354431, "published": true}], "size": 5, "snippet_links": [{"key": "base-offense-level", "type": "clause", "offset": [7, 25]}, {"key": "pursuant-to-guideline", "type": "clause", "offset": [32, 53]}, {"key": "private-trust", "type": "definition", "offset": [385, 398]}, {"key": "commission-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [406, 419]}, {"key": "authority-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [486, 498]}, {"key": "account-files", "type": "definition", "offset": [540, 553]}, {"key": "responsibility-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [849, 867]}, {"key": "criminal-conduct", "type": "clause", "offset": [872, 888]}, {"key": "the-government", "type": "clause", "offset": [893, 907]}, {"key": "additional-evidence", "type": "definition", "offset": [925, 944]}, {"key": "meaning-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [1057, 1067]}, {"key": "united-states-attorney", "type": "definition", "offset": [1118, 1140]}, {"key": "probation-office", "type": "clause", "offset": [1158, 1174]}, {"key": "financial-information", "type": "clause", "offset": [1194, 1215]}, {"key": "ability-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [1232, 1242]}, {"key": "reduction-in", "type": "definition", "offset": [1321, 1333]}, {"key": "to-enter", "type": "definition", "offset": [1470, 1478]}, {"key": "preparing-for", "type": "definition", "offset": [1540, 1553]}, {"key": "the-court", "type": "clause", "offset": [1575, 1584]}, {"key": "prior-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [1734, 1742]}, {"key": "acceptance-of-responsibility", "type": "definition", "offset": [1811, 1839]}, {"key": "an-additional", "type": "clause", "offset": [1870, 1883]}], "hash": "51e74e20ad5caf5e87b33db5c702e583", "id": 8}, {"snippet": "i. The base offense level for Count One is 7, pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2B1.1(a)(1). The loss to victim individuals and/or local financial institutions as a result of the scheme and relevant conduct is at least $30,000 and as a result, the offense level is increased by 6 levels, to 13, pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2B1.1(b)(1)(D). The offense involved 10 or more victims, and as a result, the offense level is increased by 2 levels, to 15, pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2B1.1(b)(2)(C).\nii. Pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2B1.6, the guideline sentence for Count Two is the term of imprisonment required by Title 18, United States Code, Section 1028A. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. \u00a7 1028A(a)(1), defendant must be sentenced to 2 years\u2019 imprisonment, which must be ordered to run consecutively to any sentence of imprisonment imposed.\niii. The base offense level for Count Three is 6, pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2B1.1(a)(2). The offense involved 10 or more victims, and as a result, the offense level is increased by 2 levels, to 8, pursuant to Guideline \u00a7 2B1.1(b)(2)(C).\niv. Pursuant to Guideline \u00a7\u00a7 3D1.3(b) and 3D1.4, the base offense for Counts One and Three is 16.\nv. Defendant has clearly demonstrated a recognition and affirmative acceptance of personal responsibility for her criminal conduct. If the government does not receive additional evidence in conflict with this provision, and if defendant continues to accept responsibility for her actions within the meaning of Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(a), including by furnishing the United States Attorney\u2019s Office and the Probation Office with all requested financial information relevant to her ability to satisfy any fine or restitution that may be imposed in this case, a two-level reduction in the offense level is appropriate.\nvi. In accord with Guideline \u00a7 3E1.1(b), defendant has timely notified the government of her intention to enter a plea of guilty, thereby permitting the government to avoid preparing for trial and permitting the Court to allocate its resources efficiently. 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