Chapter V. Sources of Information

Pertinent excerpts from the Guide to Judiciary Policies and Procedures Volume 7, Part A included in this handbook as Attachments I - 1 (Chapter 2) and VIII - 4 (Chapter 3). To view the complete Guide, which is maintained by the Clerk of Court, contact Karen Mitchell, Clerk at 214/753-2201.

1. Local Assistance

   The following experienced criminal defense attorneys have offered their services to answer questions regarding federal criminal defense issues:
   
   

   Federal Public Defender's Office - Dallas Duty Attorney 525 Griffin, Suite 629 Dallas, TX 75209-2827 214/767-2746 FAX: 214/767-2886
   Mr. Robert R. Smith 2515 McKinney Avenue Suite 1400 Dallas, TX 75201 214-742-1201
   Mr. Bruce Anton 2301 Cedar Springs Road Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75201 214-468-8100

    

2. Defender Sentencing Hotline

   The Defender Sentencing Hotline offers free Sentencing Guideline assistance nationwide from a defense perspective. The hotline phone number is 1-800-788-9908.

3. Useful Publications

   The following publications may be useful to Court appointed counsel.
   
   

   1. U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines Manual, U.S. Sentencing Commission, U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop; SSOP, Washington, D.C. 20402. Web address: www.ussc.gov
      
      
   2. Most Frequently Asked Questions About the Sentencing Guidelines, (6th edition); U.S. Sentencing Commission, One Columbus Circle, N.E., Suite 2-500 South Lobby, Washington, D.C. 20002-8002. 202/502-4500; FAX: 202/502-4699. Web address: www.ussc.gov
      
      
   3. Federal Sentencing Reporter, (A project of the VERA Institute of Justice). To order, contact University of California Press 510-642-4191. Subscription rate is $130.00 a year. Web address: www.ucpress.edu
      
      
   4. Federal Sentencing Manual, McFadden, Clarke, Staniels. (Matthew Bender)
      
      
   5. Federal Sentencing Manual 2005, West Publishing Company
      1-800-328-9352 (quantity discounts available).
      
      
   6. Federal Sentencing Law and Practice, (Hutchison and Yellen) West Publishing Company, 1-800-328-9352.