Recommended Titles and Treatises
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Criminal Procedure » Sentencing
Federal sentencing law and practice
1 volume. Updated annually.
From the publisher: This text provides detailed analysis of topics such as white-collar crime and the sentencing of organizations, plus research-enhancing analysis of recent cases. Examines factors used in determining the guideline range, nature of the offensive conduct, possible adjustments to the guideline sentence, defendant’s criminal history, how a particular sentence is calculated, and procedures for plea agreements. Includes appellate review of sentences and departures. Analyzes and explains each guideline in detail. Features the official text of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and commentary issued by the U.S. Sentencing Commission.