"This document serves as an update to the November 2018 publication authored by the Commission's staff"--Title page verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 40-59).
Contents
Introduction -- Evolution of federal sentencing since the 1980s -- Overview of the federal sentencing process -- The nature of a federal sentence -- Basic guideline application -- Appellate review of sentences -- Violations of the conditions of probation and supervised release -- Guideline amendment process -- A brief overview of federal sentencing data -- Conclusion.
Summary
"This paper provides an overview of the federal sentencing system."--Page 1.
