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PROFESSIONAL
SENTENCING REPORTS
In
The Interests of Defense Counsel, Defendant and the Court
A
Full Service Program of the Institute
Client Oriented Pre-Sentence Investigations
- Comprehensive
Client History
- Individual Assessment and Recommendations
- Expert Witness Testimony
These Reports are Critical Before and
At Times of:
- First Sentencing Hearing
- Reconsideration of Sentence Hearings
- Parole Hearings (Pre-Trial Release -
Appeals - Violation of Probation)
Sentencing is at the crux of the criminal
justice system; perhaps the most crucial role of defense counsel from the very
outset; from initial contact and discussions with the defendant, to pre-trial
plea negotiations/agreements, trial, conviction and sentencing.
Our involvement upon engagement encompasses a
case management role as a part of and beyond the conduct of the study and
report itself. We may advise of and arrange for any necessary outside
professional assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, therapy or
counseling, i.e., substance abuse, psychiatric, psychological, residential
programs, educational, employment, family or other special needs.
The case management role, considerate of an
anticipated sentence, provides prior arrangements for immediate implementation
of the sentencing recommendations and in some cases prior to the sentence as
may be deemed appropriate, i.e., home detention or intensive supervision via
electronic monitoring, community service, residential or community based
treatment/counseling and restitution.
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