A Practical Approach to Sentencing, 5th Edition

Author: Martin Wasik
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199695812
Published In: June 2014
Format: Paperback , 360 pages
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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.

1: The Sentencing Process
2: General Provisions in Sentencing
3: Custodial Sentences: Adult Offences
4: Custodial Sentences: Offenders Under 18
5: Custodial Sentences: Mandatory and Prescribed Sentences
6: Community Sentence
7: Referral Orders and Reparation Orders
8: Deferment, Binding Over, and Discharge
9: Compensation, Restitution and Surcharge
10: Orders Against Parents
11: Fines
12: Orders of Disqualification and Exclusion
13: Mentally Disordered Offenders
14: Sentencing for a Range of Offences
15: Sentencing Appeals and the Statutory Consequences of Conviction

Martin Wasik CBE is Professor of Law at Keele University. He was formerly chairman of the Sentencing Advisory Panel (1997-2007). He is author of Emmins on Sentencing (4th edn, 2001), and has been a contributor toBlackstone's Criminal Practice since 1991.