• Explores the advocacy process and criminal procedure
• Tries a realistic, hypothetical case to demonstrate the process and reasoning behind decisions made by prosecution and defense
• Topics include: plea negotiation, pretrial motion practice and discovery, trial preparation and conduct, and the federal sentencing guidelines

This guide to federal criminal practice tries a realistic, hypothetical case to demonstrate the process and reasoning behind the decisions made by the prosecution and the defense. Presents, in chronological order, the strategic and tactical alternatives that face counsel at every step of the process. Chapters include: plea negotiation, pretrial motion practice and discovery, trial preparation and conduct, and the federal sentencing guidelines.