A Practical Approach to Sentencing, 5th Edition

• A comprehensive treatment of this frequently-changing area of the law, with a strong focus on the points likely to arise in day-to-day practice
• A completely revised and updated edition of Emmins on Sentencing, covering all new developments in sentencing law and practice
• Practical discussion of more discrete areas of sentencing law and practice, such as orders against parents and the sentencing of mentally disordered offenders
• Extremely user-friendly and easy to navigate, with practical checklists, flowcharts, and examples

New to this edition

• Takes full account of all recent legislation in the area, including the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act
• Offers analysis of all significant new cases, including Cairns [2013] EWCA Crim 467, Perkins [2013] EWCA Crim 323, Saunders [2013] EWCA Crim 1027 and Burinskas [2014] EWCA Crim 334
• Completely re-worked as part of the A Practical Approach series, the book provides an expert overview of sentencing practice and procedure in an attractive and accessible format

Sentencing is one of the fastest moving areas of law, with frequent legislative changes and hundreds of reported appellate decisions each year. A Practical Approach to Sentencing - a completely updated and revised new edition of Emmins on Sentencing - offers the most comprehensive coverage of modern sentencing law, making it an essential purchase for all criminal practitioners.

The book provides a clear and complete guide to the sentences which are available to the courts, describing the powers of sentencing which can be used and how they are likely to be exercised in practice by the Crown Court or magistrates' courts. Offering guidance and analysis on sentencing principles and procedures, the book also provides a practical summary of relevant sentencing guidelines and leading guideline decisions. With thorough coverage and explanation of the changes brought about by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act, this new edition is an indispensable guide for criminal practitioners at all levels.

The A Practical Approach series is the perfect partner for practice work. Each title focuses on one field of the law, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject together with clear, practical advice and tips on issues likely to arise in practice. The books are also an excellent resource for those new to the law, where the expert overview and clear layout promote clarity and ease of understanding.

Readership: Primary: solicitors and barristers practising in the criminal courts; judiciary in the Crown and magistrates courts; court clerks; students preparing for professional examinations such as the BPTC, LPC, and ILEX. Secondary: academics interested in criminal law, criminology and criminal justice, and students on associated courses.