presentence
- a word derived from sentence.
Example Sentences
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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
Attorney Jarrod Leaman said the amount of time remaining on McGirt’s sentence would be determined by the federal Bureau of Prisons as part of the presentence report.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2023
A spokesperson for federal prosecutors, who will file their presentence submission at a later date, declined comment.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 13, 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
In a presentence submission, Avenatti’s lawyers cited an apology letter Avenatti recently wrote to Daniels in which he said: “I am truly sorry.”
From Washington Times ● Jun. 2, 2022
