I think the questioner means a PRE-SENTENCE investigation. COnducted by investigators who can then advise the judge and prosecutor as to the background and record of the defendant which can then be used to fashion a fair and humance sentence.
In the UK
Yes, You can change your plea before sentancing, just tell your attorney or the judge you want to change your plea, its your right to decide what you want, a plea bargain is just a bargain to lower your charges. have fun and good luck!
defense attorneys would opt for a plea bargain when the defendant is obviously guilty and a plea would lighten sentencing.
You are considered guilty of a crime at the time that you enter the plea - regardless of when sentencing occurs.Added: You are "convicted" of whatever offense you pled to at the moment the judge pronounces the verdict.
No, a no contest plea cannot be appealed, unless you can show some kind of coercion to making the plea. It is similar to a guilty plea.
An attorney should be contacted to rescind a guilty plea while incarcerated. A plea can be withdrawn or changed anytime before sentencing takes place.
Penal Code 859a sentencing is when a judge can accept a plea from the defendant in court. The judge will usually sentence the defendant to probation.
It stands for "Pre-sentence Investigation". It is usually a report written by the respective county probation department after the plea hearing and before the sentencing hearing. It is given to the court (the Judge) so the sentencing Judge can properly determine whether the ultimate sentence given out is too harsh or too lenient.
Only the sentencing judge can answer that question.
Presentence investigation
It's PSI and it stands for; Pre-Sentencing Investigation
When a person enters a guilty plea, they normally do it because they know they're guilty, and don't want as severe charges during their sentencing.