Prior sentence means a sentence imposed prior to sentencing on the instant offense, other than a sen- tence for conduct that is part of the instant offense. See § 4A1.2(a). A sentence imposed after the defen- dant’s commencement of the instant offense, but prior to sentencing on the instant offense, is a prior sentence if it was for conduct other than conduct that was part of the instant offense.
Prior sentence means a sentence imposed prior to sentencing on the instant offense, other than a sentence for conduct that is part of the instant offense . . . .
Examples of Prior sentence in a sentence
FTANCANVCAAge (22 or Younger) at Arrest X Current Violent Offense XCurrent Violent Offense & 20 years old or younger XPending charge at time of offenseXXXPrior misdemeanor conviction X Prior felony conviction X Prior convictionX XPrior Violent conviction XXPrior failure to appear in past two yearsXX Prior failure to appear older than two yearsX Prior sentence to incarceration X Note.
Prior sentence substantially longer than one year Prior sentences of substantially more than one year imposed as a result of independent crimes committed on different occasions may form the basis for an upward departure.