Sentencing guidelines

Question 1

base level

Answer 1

• the starting point for determining the seriousness of a particular offense

Question 2

specific offense characteristics

Answer 2

• circumstances surrounding the commission of an offense that makes it more or less serious

Question 3

cross reference

Answer 3

• due to the circumstances surrounding the commission or some crimes, THE SENTENCING GUIDELINES MAY DIRECT THAT ONE CATEGORY OF CRIME BE SENTENCED LIKE A DIFFERENT CATEGORY OF CRIME.

Question 4

special instructions

Answer 4

• special circumstances surrounding the commission of the crime that are not specifically addressed under the more general “specific offenses characteristics”