by dominick | Feb 29, 2024 | Criminal Law
The federal sentencing guidelines are a set of rules and principles that judges use to determine the appropriate sentence for defendants convicted of federal crimes. These guidelines were established in 1984 as part of the Sentencing Reform Act and are intended to...
by dominick | Feb 29, 2024 | Criminal Law
A federal presentencing investigation report (PSR) is a document prepared by the United States Probation Office in advance of a defendant’s sentencing in a federal criminal case. The purpose of the PSR is to provide the court with information about the...