1. The PSI (pre sentence investigation) is used as an evaluative tool during the sentencing process. What does that mean? 2. Discuss the Williams and Gardner legal decisions as they relate to...

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Pre-sentence Investigation(PSI) as an Evaluative Tool:
This is a documented report which is made by the probation officers for the help of the judges in making their judgements on the sentences in felony criminal cases. This is done so as to assess if the conviction is being done through plea bargaining or trial. PSI is done after proper instructions from the court. This report is also used as an evaluative tool during the sentencing process of the convict so that proper trail is made. PSI is considered as one of the most critical reports in the Federal criminal procedures. This helps the court to make the correct sentence and also help in the decision making process as a whole.
PSI is also an evaluative tool because it helps in the proper decision making during the proceedings of the sentencing of the convict as the judge uses the report for proper sentencing. PSI happens after a conviction and before the sentencing of all felony cases. PSI is...