Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Spousal Abuse 243 (e) (1)
How thoroughly does the district attorney's office investigate a defendants personal history/background in preparation for trial? What does he look for and whom does he contact, or is this only the responsbility of the probation department after trial? Thank you .
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Spousal Abuse 243 (e) (1)
Yes, that is correct. They don't investigate except through the department of justice to see if there are prior charges or convictions, etc.
Re: Spousal Abuse 243 (e) (1)
The full record and rap sheet is reviewed in every case by the DA and the court. Probation does a post- or pre- sentencing report if requested by the court, which looks at present situation. How thoroughly they research depends on what they and the DA and the Court want done. They play this game for keeps; if you've got a 'bad ass' history, its going to bite you. Feel free to contact me if you want legal defense, if the case is in SoCal.
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