NCJ Number
2284
Date Published
1968
Length
160 pages
Annotation
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION'S STANDARDS RELATING TO APPELLATE REVIEW OF SENTENCES.
Abstract
RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMENTARY IN THIS VOLUME REVOLVE AROUND THE MAJOR ISSUES TO BE FACED IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A SYSTEM OF APPELLATE REVIEW OF SENTENCES. AREAS DISCUSSED INCLUDE PRINCIPLES AND PURPOSES OF REVIEW, AVAILABILITY OF REVIEW IN COURT, AND THE DUTIES, POWERS, AND LIMITATIONS OF THE REVIEWING COURT. APPENDICES COVER STATE REVIEW STATUTES AND STATE AND FEDERAL PROPOSALS ON APPEAL FROM SENTENCE.