Presentence Investigation (PSR)

Take steps to INFLUENCE your PSR. Start by understanding.

Before meeting with a Federal Probation Officer, learn how stakeholders will use the PSR to:

1. The Presentence Investigation Overview With Michael Santos
2. 2-Problems for the Unprepared
1. 3-Influencing PSR Outcomes
2. 4-Parts of the PSR
3. 5-The PSR Investigation
4. 6-Questions for Others
1. 7-The Final Report
2. 8-Statement of Reasons
1. 9-Self-Assessment Questions
2. 10-Sample PSR
3. 11-PSR Forms
1. Overview of the PSR
1. Relevant Information
1. Background on the Probation Report
2. How Mike Avoided Federal Prison!
1. Mental Health and Substance Use
1. Moving Forward
1. How to Avoid Problems
1. After the Interview
2. What Influence Can This Have on Sentencing?
1. Reading the PSR
1. What if my lawyer or PO doesn't allow the narrative?
1. Pre-Trial Services Interview