What Happens if an Individual Gets in Trouble?
Leaders should understand the history and ramifications of white-collar crime. What happens if values-based leaders (VBLs) or their associates get caught up in criminal activity? This chapter discusses how white-collar criminals were treated before the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Individuals were passed in 1987. Prior to that time, federal judges had a great deal of discretion in sentencing. In response to sentencing disparity, Congress passed the Sentencing Reform Act in 1984, which established the United States Sentencing Commission—(USSC). The USSC was charged with making recommendations to Congress about sentencing ranges for a variety of federal offenses. These guidelines came ...
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