Are you searching for a quick, practical, and insightful resource to get a handle of the sentences imposed most frequently, versus the broader possible sentences set out in the Criminal Code? Maybe you need to know the sentencing ranges for a particular offence?
Then Sentencing: the Practitioner's Guide by Gary R. Clewley and Lindsay M. Kromm is the book you have long sought for. This title includes:
- General sentencing principles
- Discussion of sentencing ranges, applicable sentencing principles and main factors influencing sentencing for all offences in the Criminal Code
- Information about dangerous and long-term offenders
- And much more!
The September 2025 release features updates to the commentary and case law in:
- Chapter 1 (Sentencing Principles)
- Chapter 3 (Terrorism and Weapons Offence)
- Chapter 5 (Sexual Offences, Public Morals and Disorderly Conduct)
- Chapter 8 (Offences Against the Person and Reputation)
- Chapter 9 (Offences Related to Conveyances)
- Chapter 10 (Offences Against Rights of Property)
- Chapter 14 (Dangerous Offenders and Long-Term Offenders)
Sentencing: the Practitioner's Guide is available on the public access computers at all Courthouse Libraries BC locations. Next time you’re in the library, search for the title in the library catalogue on the computers and click on the digital access link; this will take you straight to the digital title in WestlawNext Canada.
We also have this title available in print. If you want to borrow the book or request scans through our document delivery service, please contact us at librarian@courthouselibrary.ca or 1-800-665-2570.
Check out our website to find your nearest Courthouse Libraries BC location.