Federal Sentencing Law and Practice, 2018 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 defendants 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