Pre-sentencing
Correctional Activities
Correctional Activities
What percent does felony cases end with guilty plea?
90%
Judges use the PSI to understand____
offender and crime
After a guilty plea what does a probation officer assigned for?
To prepare the PSI for the court
How were older PSI reports like?
Long and had subjective opinions about the offender
How many colors are in a rainbow
7
How many states require a PSI for felony cases?
Most states
Why does Determining supervision help?
helps decide the supervision and programs
Who does the probation officer ask for accuracy after talking to the offender?
Were offenders always allowed to see the PSI?
No
How many Continents are in the World
7
What is an example from the slides that offenders pleading guilty to less serious charges?
Second-degree murder instead of First-Degree
prisons officials is used to __
to classify offenders and decide which programs they go to
What official records are reviewed?
Birth certificates, school records, past military service, and prior probation reports
How is the PSI's different from before?
They are shorter and less opinion-based
How many seconds do you wait for a stop sign?
3 seconds
Defenders plead guilty I exchange for ______
A reduced sentence
What do parole boards help decide?
when an inmate is released
What do they cover when they interview offenders?
Criminal history, family history, substance abuse, education, employment and financial background
What kind of statements did the PSI include?
Included emotional, financial and physical harm.
How many students are in this classroom?
19
Prosecutors accept plea bargains because _______
trials are time consuming
why is research used in studies?
to measure effectiveness of correctional programs
How does the PSI evaluate the offenders employment history?
By examining whether unemployment or poor history work.
What is the key part of the PSI that influences sentencing and how did judges use it?
recommendations from probation officers guide judges during plea bargains.
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