Foreign Corrupt Practices & Sentencing Guidelines Analyzer

Guideline Parameters

U.S.S.G. §2C1.1

Matter / Case Designation

Base Offense Level (§2C1.1(a)(2)) 12

U.S.S.G. §2C1.1(a)(2) establishes base offense level 12 for non-public-official bribe payors/facilitators.

Bribery Benefit / Improper Gain $2,500,000

$10k $5M $15M $25M

§2B1.1(b)(1) enhancement: +16 levels for value > $1,500,000 and ≤ $3,500,000.

Official Recipient Involvement Tier +1 lvl

Reflects jurisdictional official status (e.g. Petroecuador & PEMEX state-enterprise managers).

Criminal History Category Category I

Acceptance of Responsibility (§3E1.1)

Timely guilty plea and full acknowledgment (-3 levels for Level ≥ 16).

Obstruction of Justice (§3C1.1)

Falsifying records, shredding ledgers, or perjury (+2 levels).

Substantial Assistance Motion (§5K1.1)

Government downward departure motion for actionable state evidence.

Precedents

Defendant / Entity	Jurisdiction	Total Level	Imposed Term

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Zone D

Total Offense Level
26
Base 12 + Enhancements

Guideline Imprisonment
63–78 mo
approx. 5.2 to 6.5 yrs

Suggested Fine Range

$25k – $250k

U.S.S.G. §5E1.2(c)(3)

Guideline Imprisonment Range vs Reference Term 63 - 78 Months

0 mo 36 mo (3 yr) 60 mo (5 yr) 120 mo (10 yr) 200+ mo

U.S.S.G. Calculated Range

Vitol Trader Reference Sentence (48 mo variance under § 3553(a))

Calculation Itemization & Guidelines Ledger

Guideline Provision	Factor Description	Impact