What Can You Do If Your Pre-Sentence Report (PSR) Is Incorrect?
As a defendant in federal court facing a federal prison sentence, you have a right to dispute or challenge what probation officers place on your pre-sentence report.
A lot of people don’t understand the consequences of what’s written, or recognize it too late.
We’ve had plenty of frantic phone calls from loved ones or inmates who didn’t get their PSR until the day of sentencing.
That PSR needs to be available to you at least 14 days before sentencing. That’s how long you have to file an objection with the court.
It’s important to review your PSR line by line. This is the judge’s Bible when it comes to sentencing. In fact, of all the paperwork generally ignored by judges throughout the process, the defendant’s PSR is NOT one of them.
The PSR is also read and used by the BOP after sentencing. You want to make sure it’s right.
The main issues that often arise from the statements made throughout a PSR is First Step Act (FSA) eligibility, and RDAP eligibility. You must be sure everything is correct. As is true before sentencing, anything can and will be used against you.
Too many defendants simply don’t know that they have the right to challenge statements written in their PSR. Reviewing these documents is just one of the features in our Gold, Platinum, and Total Package, which you can browse and purchase here.
And, of course, you can always call us at 407-343-0175.