Which Is the Primary Purpose of the Presentence Investigation Report

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which is the primary purpose of the presentence investigation report?

• A) Provides the court with past history of the defendant
• B) Provides the court with prior convictions of the defendant
• C) Provides the court with drug and alcohol issues of the defendant
• D) Provides the court with the necessary information from which a sentencing decision can be derived

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