Starting level and typical ranges
The starting level for this offense depends on another offense: offense level of the underlying violent crime. Work out the level under the guideline for the violent crime the minor was used in. This guideline adds 4 levels to it. Use the calculator above and enter that level when asked.
Important details
- The separate Chapter Three increase for using a minor (§3B1.4) does not also apply (§2X6.1, note 2).
- A conviction for the violent crime itself is grouped with this count. Several counts of using a minor are not grouped with each other (§2X6.1, note 3).
- The calculator does not apply mandatory minimum sentences set by statute for this offense. If the statute of conviction requires one and it is higher than the range shown, the minimum controls; check the statute or ask a lawyer.
Frequently asked questions
Is the calculator accurate for using a minor in a crime of violence?
It follows §2X6.1 of the Guidelines Manual effective November 1, 2025. It passed 5 review rounds, each comparing every number, rule and label with the manual text, and its last round found nothing to correct. Those reviews were done with AI tools, not by lawyers, and it has not yet been reviewed by an attorney, so mistakes are possible. The guidelines are advisory, and a lawyer who knows the case can tell you what actually applies.
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