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Stalking and Interstate Domestic Violence Sentence Calculator

This page covers cases where a person stalked someone, or crossed state lines to commit domestic violence. Federal sentences for stalking and interstate domestic violence are calculated under §2A6.2 of the Sentencing Guidelines, which starts at offense level 18 and adds levels for the facts of the case. At the starting level alone, someone with no criminal history points who pleads guilty scores 18–24 months under the guidelines.

Verified Checked against the manual text in at least five AI-assisted review rounds. Not yet reviewed by an attorney. Guidelines Manual effective November 1, 2025Updated October 4, 2026

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Starting level and typical ranges

These ranges use the starting level alone, before any of the facts listed below, for someone with no criminal record unless the column says otherwise. Most real cases add levels.

Starting pointLevelTrialGuilty pleaPlea + zero-pointCategory IV, plea
Stalking or domestic violence, the starting point1827–33 months18–24 monthsn/a30–37 months

The 2-level zero-point reduction is generally not available for this kind of offense, because it usually involves violence, a credible threat or a weapon (§4C1.1(a)(3), (a)(7)).

What changes the sentence

Each of these facts moves the offense level under §2A6.2. Adjustments that apply to every offense, such as role in the offense, obstruction, a guilty plea and criminal history, come after these.

FactEffectRule
How many of these aggravating factors were involved: One of them+2§2A6.2(b)(1)
How many of these aggravating factors were involved: More than one of them+4§2A6.2(b)(1)

Important details

  • If the offense involved committing another crime, the guideline for that crime from the offenses against the person part applies if it gives a higher level (§2A6.2(c)(1)). For example, the aggravated assault guideline likely applies if the injury was more than bodily injury, or a weapon was used and not just possessed (§2A6.2, note 2).
  • Counts of stalking, threatening or harassing the same victim are grouped together. Counts involving different victims are not (§2A6.2, note 4).
  • Prior convictions that count toward the pattern factor also count in the criminal history score (§2A6.2, 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

What is the base offense level for stalking and interstate domestic violence?

The guideline for stalking and interstate domestic violence is §2A6.2 of the federal Sentencing Guidelines. Its starting level is 18, before any adjustments.

What is the guideline range for stalking and interstate domestic violence with no criminal history points and a guilty plea?

Using the starting level alone, a person with no criminal history points who pleads guilty scores 18–24 months (1 year, 6 months to 2 years). The facts listed under “What changes the sentence” can add levels, and the judge can sentence outside the range.

Is probation possible for stalking and interstate domestic violence?

Not under the guidelines. Even at the starting level with a guilty plea the range is in Zone D, where the minimum must be served in prison, though a judge may vary below it.

Is the calculator accurate for stalking and interstate domestic violence?

It follows §2A6.2 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.