Federal Sentencing Law and Practice is a quick-reference guide that provides detailed analysis of hot topics such as white-collar crime and the sentencing of organizations, plus research-enhancing analysis of recent cases. The publication includes appellate review of sentences and departures and analyzes and explains each guideline in detail. It also:
- Features the official text of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and commentary issued by the U.S. Sentencing Commission
- Explores the latest developments, illustrating the application and source of each legal proposition
- Examines the factors used in determining the guideline range, nature of the offensive conduct, possible adjustments to the guideline sentence, the defendant's criminal history, how a particular sentence is calculated, and procedures for plea agreements
- Cites and discusses thousands of cases involving sentencing issues
Features include:
- Appellate review table of cases
- Table of cases to specific guideline sections
- Table of statutes and rules