verb
- third-person singular simple present tense of 'presentence'; to sentence (a defendant) after a presentence investigation or report
Usage: legal/formal; used in criminal justice contexts
noun
- plural of 'presentence'; investigations or reports conducted before sentencing to inform a judge's decision
Usage: legal/formal; often used in the phrase 'presentence investigation report' (PSI or PSR)
Examples
- The judge presentences defendants only after reviewing their complete background and criminal history.
- Presentences are crucial documents that help judges make informed sentencing decisions.
- The probation officer presentences each offender based on the detailed investigation report.
- Presentences typically include information about the defendant's family, employment, and prior convictions.
- Before the judge presentences the defendant, the defense attorney may present mitigating factors.
- Comprehensive presentences can significantly influence the length and type of sentence imposed.