Instructions In this short paper, you will formulate a pre-sentence investigation report using the provided template and based on the scenario on page 85 of the textbook regarding Defendant Jones. To
United States District Court
Western District of New British Columbia
United States v. Jones
Docket No. CR. 14-002
Prepared for: The Honorable Kelly G. Green, U.S. District Court Judge
Prepared by: __________________________, U.S. Probation Officer
Date report prepared: _______________________________________
Date of birth: 3/19/81
Race: Caucasian
Sex: Male
S.S. #: 222-22-2222
Education: _______________________
Dependents: _______________________
Citizenship: United States
Legal Address: 1430 Bird Avenue, Breaker Bay, NBC
Part A. The Offense
Charge(s) and Conviction(s)
(Briefly mention all charges and convictions for the defendant.)
Part B. The Defendant’s Characteristics
(What is the defendant’s current family situation? Are there any mental health, substance abuse, educational, or vocational issues? What is the defendant’s employment record and current financial condition?)
Part C. Sentencing Options
(Based on what you have learned from your textbook and module resources, what are the possible sentencing options available?)
Part D. Sentencing Recommendations for the U.S. District Court of New British Columbia
(Based on what you have learned from your textbook and module resources, what sentencing options and programs would you recommend for the defendant?)
Respectfully Submitted,
___________________, U.S. Probation Officer