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CHAPTER THREE - ADJUSTMENTS
§3D1.5. DETERMINING THE TOTAL PUNISHMENT

Use the combined offense level to determine the appropriate sentence in accordance with the provisions of Chapter Five.

Commentary

This section refers the court to Chapter Five (Determining the Sentencing Range and Options Under the Guidelines) in order to determine the total punishment to be imposed based upon the combined offense level. The combined offense level is subject to adjustments from Chapter Three, Parts E (Acceptance of Responsibility) and F (Early Disposition Programs), and Chapter Four, Parts B (Career Offenders and Criminal Livelihood) and C (Adjustment for Certain Zero-Point Offenders).

Historical Note Effective November 1, 1987. Amended effective November 1, 2024 (amendment 831); November 1, 2025 (amendment 836).