Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

2 ? - presentence report & parole eligability

1. Is a presentence investigation (report) still mandatory if a plea agreement is accepted.

2. Does time served in a county jail, awaiting transfer to state,count towards your parole eligabily date or does it reduce actual parole length.


Asked on 4/16/06, 9:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: 2 ? - presentence report & parole eligability

A PSR is mandatory for felonies, but I don't see what the problem is. I can't remember the last time a Judge threw out a plea after looking at a PSR.

Yes, jail time will count towards the eligiblity date, however, GAP time usually comes off the back end.

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Answered on 4/16/06, 11:08 pm


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