Banks on Sentence

About the book This book is the definitive work for determining the sentence for almost all prosecuted offences. The offences dealt with range from Smoking and Parking to whole life Murder and Terrorism. The last edition was used by Judges more than any other book about sentencing. The book contains:- Over 1,240 pages dealing with over 340 different offences (in varying detail) describing the sentencing information for that offence. Many of the basic principles for sentencing and a structured approach for determining the sentence set out. A general index containing over 2,000 entries. All the Sentencing Guidelines Council guidelines listed for the appropriate offence. The proposed Sentencing Guidelines for Magistrates' Courts 2007 guidelines for each offence. The existing Magistrates' Association guidelines. Nearly 3,000 cases most of which have a full summary. A new 45 page chapter on murder dealing with the principles, the transitional provisions and individual cases. A new section dealing with proceedings at the Financial Services Authority with the basic principles and an index of the recent cases. The maximum sentence for each offence. The minimum sentence for each offence where there is one. The mode of trial for each offence. The Criminal Justice Act 2003 powers listed for each offence. The Road Traffic penalty points, endorsements, disqualification (maximum and where appropriate the minimum period) etc. All the other special ancillary powers for each offence including, Confiscation, Forfeiture, Restitution Orders, orders disqualifying the defendant from working with children, the football banning orders, Sexual Prevention Orders, Sexual Notification. Two years worth of Home Office Statistics about the sentencing for each offence. These records were specially compiled by the Home Office for the book.