What Happens at the Sentencing Hearing and After? In most cases, after a person enters a guilty plea, or after a jury finds a person guilty, the judge sets a sentencing date. Those sentencing dates may be extended if the person is cooperating with authorities....
8. What Examples Can You Provide About Problems in the PSR? In the previous chapter we discussed the structure of PSR reports. Probation officers prepare the PSR specifically for the sentencing judge. But the PSR follows the person all the way through the journey. In...
What Should I Know About the Pre-sentence Investigation Report? After a person pleads guilty or is found guilty, the presentence investigation report (PSR) will be the next step. For more details, check out Rule 32 of the U.S. Rules of Criminal Procedure in the...
What is a Sentence-Mitigation Plan? When is the right time think about a sentence-mitigation plan? Answering that question reminds me of an old saying about the best time to plant an oak tree. I heard a speaker ask that question to members of his audience....
In the United States, we like to say that a person is presumed innocent until there has been a finding of guilt. Defendants don’t always feel that presumption of guilt. A criminal charge may result in being ostracized by friends, loss of employment, and even loss of...
What are Criminal Justice Proceedings? Hopefully, once you find and hire a criminal defense lawyer, you’ll have a trusted advocate that succeeds in freeing you from challenges with the criminal justice system. When it comes to criminal matters, unfortunately, finding...
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