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PRESENTENCE ASSESSMENT REPORT

What is a presentence report and why is it important?

A presentence report, otherwise called presentence investigation report or (PSI), is a document prepared by an officer of the PSI division of the Federal Probation Office. This document contains information gathered by the officer through a thorough background investigation and can often include extensive interviews with you, your family and sometimes even members of your community. It usually consists of about 30 pages of the defendant’s educational, financial, community, and family background. It will also contain a complete criminal history which will weigh heavily on the sentencing table used to calculate points relevant to statutory sentencing, also included in the report. Upon completion of the investigation, the probation officer gives the judge a sentence recommendation based on his/her assessment of the case. The PSI demands careful attention from the defendant, as this is the report the judge uses to determine how you will be sentenced and where you will serve out your sentence in the crime you have been convicted of.

Rule 32, of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure is what governs the presentence investigation. It was mandated to assist the sentencing judge in evaluating the offender as a person, despite the crime he/she is convicted of.

How can Lifeline be of assistance to you?

Well, if you have not yet been sentenced, you can retain our services to work in conjunction with your attorney to examine your PSI and see that all measures are taken on your behalf to ensure the accuracy in your report. Remember, this is your life. The amount of time you may be forced to spend incarcerated is often times calculated based on this report. It can also make the difference in determining whether you will serve out your time in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) or a state prison facility. There are many offenders serving unjust sentences due to the inaccuracies in their PSI. Don’t let it happen to you!

Already serving a sentence? It’s not too late.

Let us be your Lifeline. Contact one of our dedicated professionals for information on how to get your PSI report a second look. At first glance, often times our trained staff can pinpoint inaccuracies on your report and expediently work on your behalf to dispute them.

What are the possible results?

A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN YOUR SENTENCE.