Common use of Acceptance of Responsibility Clause in Contracts

Acceptance of Responsibility. The U.S. Attorney’s Office agrees not to oppose Defendant’s request for a two-level reduction of his offense level for acceptance of responsibility under Section 3E1.1(a) of the Sentencing Guidelines. However, the U.S. Attorney’s Office reserves the right to object to Defendant’s request if it subsequently learns of conduct by Defendant that is inconsistent with the criteria set forth in the Commentary to Section 3E1.1. Should the Court grant a two-level reduction as provided herein, the Government will move the Court to grant an additional one-level reduction if the adjusted offense level is 16 or greater pursuant to Section 3E1.1(b).

Acceptance of Responsibility. The U.S. Attorney’s =s Office agrees not to oppose Defendant’s the defendant=s request for a two-level reduction of his offense level for acceptance of responsibility under Section 3E1.1(a) of the Sentencing Guidelines. However, the U.S. Attorney’s =s Office reserves the right to object to Defendant’s the defendant=s request if it subsequently learns of conduct by Defendant the defendant that is inconsistent with the criteria set forth in the Commentary to Section 3E1.1. Should the Court grant a two-level reduction as provided herein, the Government will move the Court to grant an additional one-level reduction if the adjusted offense level is 16 or greater pursuant to Section 3E1.1(b).