Branham, Lynn S., 1955-
The law and policy of sentencing and corrections: in a nutshell / by Lynn S. Branham. - 8th ed. - St. Paul, MN : West/Thomson, c2010. - xxxiii, 497 p. ; 19 cm. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .
Includes index.
pt. 1. The law and policy of sentencing -- Introduction to sentencing -- Guilty pleas and plea bargaining -- The sentencing process -- Sentencing statutes and guidelines -- Community-based sanctions -- The death penalty -- Cruel and unusual punishment and noncapital cases -- Parole release and probation and parole revocation -- Collateral sanctions and consequences -- pt. 2. The law and policy of corrections -- Prisoners' rights : an introduction -- First amendment rights -- Right of access to the courts -- Prison disciplinary proceedings -- Transfers, classification, and prison programming -- Searches, seizures, and privacy rights -- Due-process claims for personal injuries and property deprivations --Cruel and unusual punishment -- pt. 3. Prisoners' rights litigation -- The mechanics of litigating inmates' Section 1983 suits -- Remedies.
9780314249395 (pbk.) 0314249397 (pbk.)
2010485173
Correctional law--United States.
Sentences (Criminal procedure)--United States.
Prisoners--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.
KF9728 / .B733 2010
344.035 BRANHAM, L
The law and policy of sentencing and corrections: in a nutshell / by Lynn S. Branham. - 8th ed. - St. Paul, MN : West/Thomson, c2010. - xxxiii, 497 p. ; 19 cm. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .
Includes index.
pt. 1. The law and policy of sentencing -- Introduction to sentencing -- Guilty pleas and plea bargaining -- The sentencing process -- Sentencing statutes and guidelines -- Community-based sanctions -- The death penalty -- Cruel and unusual punishment and noncapital cases -- Parole release and probation and parole revocation -- Collateral sanctions and consequences -- pt. 2. The law and policy of corrections -- Prisoners' rights : an introduction -- First amendment rights -- Right of access to the courts -- Prison disciplinary proceedings -- Transfers, classification, and prison programming -- Searches, seizures, and privacy rights -- Due-process claims for personal injuries and property deprivations --Cruel and unusual punishment -- pt. 3. Prisoners' rights litigation -- The mechanics of litigating inmates' Section 1983 suits -- Remedies.
9780314249395 (pbk.) 0314249397 (pbk.)
2010485173
Correctional law--United States.
Sentences (Criminal procedure)--United States.
Prisoners--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.
KF9728 / .B733 2010
344.035 BRANHAM, L