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U.S. Sentencing Commission Report on Child Pornography Offenses

Author: Staff Editors.

Source: Volume 14, Number 04, June/July 2013 , pp.49-52(4)

Abstract:

In February 2013, the United States Sentencing Commission released its official report, “Federal Child Pornography Offenses,” to Congress. While focusing predominantly on those convicted of non-production offenses under U.S.S.G.§ 2G2.2, the report also analyzed sentencing issues surrounding production of child pornography offenses under U.S.S.G. § 2G2.1. Shortly following the report’s official release, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a detailed letter responding to the report and its conclusions, agreeing with certain core premises and challenging others.

Keywords: statutory and sentencing guideline provisions; investigation technology and methods; criminally dangerous sexual behavior (CDSB); PROTECT Act of 2003; victim notification and restitution; Specific Offense Characteristics (SOCs)

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