Ed Robertson is a twenty-year-old student. He is in his first year at the local community college. He is pursuing the course to become an elementary school teacher. He is single and works part-time delivering pizzas.
Robertson is arrested for sexual assault and torture of a seventeen-year-old high-school student. Robertson claims that the victim consented to the sexual act, but later began to cry. He hit her to prevent her from crying and making a scene. He blames her for the incident and claims that he is the victim. Robertson has been convicted despite his plea of not guilty.
He has no prior adult criminal record; however, he has two prior involvements in the juvenile justice system. While he was being investigated, several neighbors reported him for mistreating cats and dogs on numerous occasions.
Tasks:
You are the probation officer who has been assigned this case. You are required to prepare and submit a PSI report to the trial judge that
includes the following:
The defendant's criminal history
Description of the present offenses involved
Sources of information
Criminal orientation
Defendant's explanations for his conduct
Personal and family background
Educational and employment background
Health
Sentencing options and recommendations
Correctional plan for the defendant with justifications