Case 9-1
Jeremy has just been found guilty by a jury for the crimes of robbery, aggravated assault, and obstruction of justice. Jeremy has an extensive criminal history. He was previously in prison for burglary and possession of illegal drugs. When he was arrested for these new crimes of robbery, aggravated assault, and obstruction of justice, he was on probation for stealing a vehicle.
-The judge asks the probation officer in the courtroom for a report that describes Jeremy's crime in detail, the suffering of the victims, Jeremy's prior offenses, and his family background. What is this report called?

Question

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A presentence investigation report is a document prepared to help the judge decide on the appropriate sentence, detailing the defendant's criminal history, the impact on victims, and other relevant background information.

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