Who knows what guidelines apply to dog fighting?
As explained in this CNN story, Michael Vick should make sure his lawyers are up to speed on federal sentencing following his indictment by “a federal grand jury in Richmond, Virginia, on a conspiracy count alleging [Vick and three others] bought and sponsored dogs in an animal fighting venture and traveled across state lines to participate in illegal activity, including gambling.”
This official press release about the indictment has this to say about sentencing possibilities if Vick is convicted of all the charges:
If convicted on the Travel Act portion of the conspiracy charge, each defendant faces a statutory maximum of five years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and full restitution. If convicted on the animal fighting venture portion of the conspiracy charge, each defendant faces one year in prison, a $100,000 fine, or both. The indictment also includes a forfeiture allegation seeking recovery of any property constituting, or derived from, proceeds obtained directly or indirectly as a result of these offenses.