The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are rules that set out a uniform sentencing policy for individuals and organizations convicted of felonies and serious (Class A) misdemeanors in the United States federal courts system. This 2019-2020 Edition includes all amendments to the Guidelines through November 1, 2019. Also includes the sentencing table on the inside covers for quick reference. Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introductions, Authority, and General Application Principles Chapter 2 - Offense Conduct Chapter 3 - Adjustments Chapter 4 - Criminal History and Criminal Livelihood Chapter 5 - Determining the Sentence Chapter 6 - Sentencing Procedures, Plea Agreements, and Crime Victims' Rights Chapter 7 - Violations of Probation and Supervised Release Chapter 8 - Sentencing of Organizations Appendix A - Statutory Index Index to Guidelines Manual List of Departure Provisions An excellent quick-reference manual for the federal criminal-law attorney.

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are rules that set out a uniform sentencing policy for individuals and organizations convicted of felonies and serious (Class A) misdemeanors in the United States federal courts system. This 2020-2021 Edition includes all amendments to the Guidelines through November 1, 2020. Also includes the sentencing table on the inside covers for quick reference. An excellent quick-reference manual for the federal criminal-law attorney.