§ 2X6.1.
Use of a Minor in a Crime of Violence
(a) Base Offense Level: 4 plus the offense level from the guideline applicable to the underlying crime of violence.
Historical note
Effective November 1, 2004 (amendment 674). Amended effective November 1, 2026 (amendment 840).
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Commentary
Statutory provisions
Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. § 25.
Application Notes:
1. Definition.—For purposes of this guideline, “underlying crime of violence” means the crime of violence as to which the defendant is convicted of using a minor.
2. Inapplicability of §3B1.4.—Do not apply the adjustment under §3B1.4 (Using a Minor to Commit a Crime).
3. Multiple Counts.—In a case in which the defendant is convicted of multiple counts involving the use of a minor in a crime of violence, apply subsection (b) of §3D1.1 (Procedure for Determining Offense Level on Multiple Counts) to the counts.