Federal Sentencing Law and Practice, 2013 ed. (Criminal Practice Series)

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.