The Sentencing Referencer: 2000

by David Thomas (Author)

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  Paperback
  2000

  $9.14

  Revised annually to keep up-to-date, this paperback provides essential information on all aspects of sentencing law. Its clear layout and practical approach mean that the practitioner preparing a plea in mitigation, or advising on appeal, can quickly locate the key points of legislation affecting the sentencing powers of the courts. Maximum sentences for the most common indictable offences are set out in an easy-to-follow table at the back of the book. The text is fully cross-referenced to the provisions of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000. New developments covered in this edition also include: minimum sentences for house burglars who commit offences for the third time; football banning orders; and detention and training orders.

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $33.10

  This handy paperback provides all a practitioner's sentencing needs in one compact book. Its clear layout and practical approach mean that the practitioner preparing a plea in mitigation, or advising on appeal, can quickly locate the key points of legislation affecting the sentencing powers of the courts. It provides expert guidance on the major impact on sentencing of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and also deals with all other recent legislation, such as the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 and the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2001. * Written by the sentencing authority, Dr David Thomas, * Covers the full range of sentencing topics * Uses a practical layout for easy navigation and quick answers in court * Includes an easy-to-consult table setting out maximum sentences for the most common indictable offences * Speeds research with extensive cross-referencing between text, legislation and cases * Supplies flowcharts and diagrams to aid understanding on topics such as confiscation and young offenders * Points readers towards more extensive analysis with cross-references to Archbold and Current Sentencing Practice