United States Sentencing Commission

Public Briefing
February 4, 1999
Washington, DC
Presentation Topics

• Briefing Presentation - On February 4, 1999, Commission staff held a briefing for those who comment frequently on the guidelines and other interested parties. Staff explained that work continues on many fronts, including project work that could lead to possible amendments when Commissioners are appointed. This slide show provides details on these topics and how and why they were identified.

• Summary of Proposed Amendments and Issues for Comment (Briefing Points) (.PDF)

• No Electronic Theft Act - Policy Development Team Report- (Also available: The Appendix containing the public comment, specific proposals previously published for comment, and a notice of request for public comment. Contact the Commission's Publications Request Line at 202-502-4568, or by e-mail at pubaffairs@ussc.gov)

• Economic Crimes -A Field Test of Proposed Revisions to the Definition of Loss in the Theft and Fraud Guidelines(.PDF) Charter for Economic Crime Policy Team

• Sexual Predators - Protection of Children from Sexual Predators Act of 1998: Directives to the United States Sentencing Commission (.PDF) Specific Offense Characteristics for Sexual Abuse Crimes (data-table, FY 1996-97) (.PDF)

• Firearms Issues

• Longer Term Issues