2007-07-10 07:51:21 · 9 answers · asked by toxicmouse666 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
yes he does, he looks at the bigger picture, then makes the right choice, keep safe all the best
2007-07-10 10:18:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The whole purpose of the report is to give some insight into the background and circumstances of the defendant from an objective point of view. The probation officer will generally have rehabilitation very much in mind and this aspect of sentencing will help the judge in considering his options. Serving as a judge is in fact a very solitary business and a surprising number of judges are, deep down, concerned about whether they are striking the right balance between harshness and leniency.
2007-07-10 15:17:12 · answer #2 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, The judge and probation service have to balance the need for rehabilitation vs the need for the offender to be punished and where appropriate the level of protection the public needs from the offender. The probation service are not all pink and fluffy and looking for short sentences, if they feel that a particular offender poses a significant risk to the public, the facts will be highlighted and they can recommend that a judge passes an indeterminate sentence for public protection of the right criteria are met. That basically means lock them up and throw away the key.
2007-07-10 16:23:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is entirely up top the judge how much weight he places on the probation report, and he is not bound to follow it. If he was bound, then it would be probation that would effectively be sentencing the defendant. Once the report is produced it is for your barrister or solicitor to mitigate and convince the judge to adopt the recommendations or to reject them based on what is best for the client.
2007-07-11 04:31:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Judge will consider all relevant facts, they are however under no obligation to follow the recommendations.
The outcome is usually well reasoned I don't think judges enjoy locking people up and where possible will apply a non custodial sentence
2007-07-12 06:58:57 · answer #5 · answered by derek m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All read it, most consider it, some seriously consider it.
As with anything, level of interest and importance varies.
2007-07-10 14:59:18 · answer #6 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very much so !
He relies heavily on it to enable him to reach a fair sentence
2007-07-10 14:55:02 · answer #7 · answered by ALLEN B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-07-10 14:58:39 · answer #8 · answered by SWT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!!!
2007-07-10 14:53:55 · answer #9 · answered by ARCop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋