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She was not immediately sentenced because the defense requested a presentence investigation. The primary purpose of a presentencing investigation, as outlined by the U.S. Probation Office, is to “assist the court in determining an appropriate sentence. However, the presentence report is also intended to assist the probation office in supervising defendants during any subsequent terms of probation, parole, or supervised release.”

The report is conducted by the probation office. An officer will conduct an interview with the defendant to gather information such as family history, educational background, community ties, and mental and emotional health. The officer may also interview friends and family of the defendant to gather additional information.

The investigation also has victim impact statements and must “include a verified assessment of the financial, social, psychological, and medical impact upon, and cost to, any individual against whom an offense has been committed. Although distinguished with a GUILTY See Pg.- 4