An overview of S. 1722 looks into the general purposes of the bill and the implementation of the bill in the form of guidelines and commissions. A hypothetical case is then presented which involves the arrest of two offenders and proceeds through their sentencing hearings, motions to correct their sentences, and their various appeals. Applicable guidelines to the case are considered, with attention given to establishing the categories of the offense and of defendants; the needs for rehabilitation, incapacitation, and punishment; and guidelines for each category of offense involving each category of defendant. Examination of the hypothetical hearing attends to the prehearing motions, the alleged constitutional deficiencies (due process and double jeopardy objections), the alleged statutory deficiencies, the alleged deficiencies in the guidelines and policy statements, and the relief sought. The court's rulings in the hypothetical case are outlined, and the sentence review is proposed. Finally, matters to be considered in evaluating S. 1722 are covered, including alleviation of unwarranted disparity, appellate review, and constitutional questions and questions of statutory interpretation; suggestions for reform are presented. Footnotes are included.