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Ordinarily, an influential component of federal sentencing is a presentence report from the probation officers, who submit a recommendation to the judge alongside the requests of prosecutors and the defense.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2024

Defense attorney Marlon Kirton wrote in a presentence brief that his client went through a transformation after arriving in America as he “began to experience the feeling of true freedom.”

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2023

It pointed to a 25-page presentence investigation report it said included his age, criminal and personal histories, family situation, education and mental health.

From Washington Post • Jun. 14, 2022

Lane was not taken into custody and a presentence investigation was ordered.

From Washington Times • May 18, 2022

District Judge Paul Magnuson deferred accepting the agreement pending the completion of a presentence investigation.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2022