The First and Most Important Purpose of the Presentence Report

question 67

Multiple Choice

The first and most important purpose of the presentence report (PSR) is to:

• A)impose a sentence when an impending trial is postponed.
• B)describe the losses,suffering,and trauma experienced by a crime victim.
• C)assist the court in reaching a fair sentencing decision.
• D)list the technical violations,committed by a probationer,that trigger revocation.

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