Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa

when there is a pre sentence investigation is that where the committee is investigating the trial. if not what is the pre sentencing investigation ? My father was to be sentenced on july 20 and now the department of corrections asked for a extension to sentence on sept 2...thanks for your help


Asked on 7/17/10, 10:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

An investigator for the DOC compiles a report after interviewing witnesses and the offender's background. That becomes part of the sentencing package that the court looks at.

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Answered on 7/17/10, 3:53 pm


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