In Chapter 3 of your textbook, pages 78-79, you learned about presentence investigations (PSI). The following is a real PSI report that was completed prior to the sentencing of one of my former clients. I have changed the names and other identifiers because presentence reports are not available to the public.
After thoroughly reviewing the report, please follow the “Extra Credit Assignment†link and submit a Word document that tells me:
1. As the officer completing the PSI in this case, what would your sentencing recommendations be? In answering this question, you are to apply concepts from Chapter 4 of your textbook. Pay attention to the maximum sentence that he can receive—you cannot sentence him to more than the maximum that the crimes allow for. You can recommend a sentence that includes some of intermediate sanctions discussed, incarceration, or a combination of both.
2. What factors from the information in the PSI report did you use to support each part of your recommended sentence?
There is not necessarily a right or wrong answer, but you must demonstrate that you are able to apply the concepts from materials that we covered in Chapter 4 (and any other concepts from other chapters that you feel are relevant) to the facts in this case. Pay attention to the grading rubric below, and have fun with this!
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Discussion Board Grading Rubric |
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350 word length minimum. |
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Follows assignment instructions; all parts of the assignment are addressed. |
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Demonstrates understanding of the concepts from Chapter 4 by applying them to the facts contained in the PSI. |
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