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CSAM Offender Sentencing Guidelines

The federal guidelines for calculating a child sexual abuse material (CSAM) offender’s guideline offense level, including enhancements for victim age and image volume.

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Jan 24, 2026
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How do U.S. Sentencing Guidelines calculate offense levels for CSAM based on number of images and victim age?

The federal guidelines calculate a offender’s guideline “offense level” by starting with a statutory or guideline base offense level and then adding specific offense-characteristic enhancements tied t...