My partners son is awaiting sentencing for a crime he has pleaded guilty to.?

Question

The court want background reports. What do these involve?

Answer 1

they will include reports on any previous convictions & his police record, if he has any medical problems, then there will be a doctor's report, a psychologist's report , and also the reports that his solicitor will have written during interviews with your partner's son. they do this so that they can take into account what was influencing his life at the time that the offence was committed.

Answer 2

Background reports are often used in sentencing recommendations.

While the details vary by jurisdiction, typically it includes a criminal background check, sometimes a credit check, history of where the person has lived and worked, and how often these have changed. Most also include checks for whether the person was ever the victim of a crime as well.

The idea is to put together a profile of the person, how stable they are, and whether they are likely to fall back on criminal activity after they have been released or paroled.

Answer 3

The exact procedures and information sought will vary by jurisdiction. Here in California, the probation department will assist the court by providing a report to the judge with recommendations on whether the defendant is an appropriate candidate for probation.

The court my consider prior criminal conduct, including the recency and frequency of prior crimes and whether the prior record indicates a pattern of regular or increasingly serious criminal conduct. The court might also consider if the defendant is remorseful and other factors.

Answer 4

They are probably referring to getting together some proof that he isn't a waste of space - but check with the court to make sure.

Letters from employers, teachers, church people, etc - if he doesn't have a record of criminal behavior, and can get a few people to vouch for him - then he is likely to get a lesser or even a suspended sentence.

Of course, this is entirely dependent on the crime he plead guilty to. Though pleading guilty can sometimes help - because the judge sees that he is willing to take responsibility for his actions. It saves a huge amount of time and money by not having to have a trial.

Good luck!

Answer 5

In New York, my understanding was that the judge would receive a report from the probation department which would review the defendent's background, including prior offenses, consider the likelihood of rehabilitation, and make recommendations as to sentencing.

Answer 6

They may be doing a background check to see if he has any prior convictions so they can decide whether to recommend probation or prison time.

Answer 7

Previous convictions for similar crimes. Or maybe a medical report if he is seen to have a mental problem.....

Answer 8

his family life,childhood etc,they look into everything.

Answer 9

his past - including any past crimes