(a) Base Offense Level: 7
(b) Specific Offense Characteristic
(1) If the value of the gratuity exceeded $2,000, increase by the corresponding number of levels from the table in §2F1.1 (Fraud and Deceit).
Commentary
Statutory Provisions: 18 U.S.C. §§ 212-214, 217.
Application Note:
1. Do not apply the adjustment in §3B1.3 (Abuse of Position of Trust or Use of Special Skill).
Background: Violations of 18 U.S.C. §§ 212 and 213 involve the offer to, or acceptance by, a bank examiner of a loan or gratuity. Violations of 18 U.S.C. § 214 involve the offer or receipt of anything of value for procuring a loan or discount of commercial paper from a Federal Reserve bank. Violations of 18 U.S.C. § 217 involve the acceptance of a fee or other consideration by a federal employee for adjusting or cancelling a farm debt. These offenses are misdemeanors for which the maximum term of imprisonment authorized by statute is one year.