Deleted departure provisions of §5K2.22. Specific Offender Characteristics as Grounds for Downward Departure in Child Crimes and Sexual Offenses (Policy Statement) [Deleted]

In sentencing a defendant convicted of an offense involving a minor victim under section 1201, an offense under section 1591, or an offense under chapter 71, 109A, 110, or 117, of title 18, United States Code: (1) Age may be a reason to depart downward only if and to the extent permitted by §5H1.1. (2) An extraordinary physical impairment may be a reason to depart downward only if and to the extent permitted by §5H1.4. (3) Drug, alcohol, or gambling dependence or abuse is not a reason to depart downward. Commentary Background: Section 401(b)(2) of Public Law 108–21 directly amended Chapter Five, Part K, to add this policy statement, effective April 30, 2003.