The independent role of the probation officer at sentencing and in applying Koon v. United States.

The writer examines the existing legal authority defining the role of the probation officer at sentencing and argues that preservation of an independent role for these officers is in the sentencing court's interest in order to ensure that the court receives objective information. She defines object...

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Publicado en:	Federal Probation Vol. 60; pp. 71 - 80
Autor principal:	Goodwin, Catharine M.
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Superintendent of Documents September 1996
Materias:	Criminal sentencing Decision making in prosecution Occupational roles Decision making Probation Probation officers United States
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