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PIR

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A quick definition of PIR:

Term: PIR

Definition: PIR stands for Presentence-Investigation Report. It is a report that is prepared by a probation officer to help a judge decide on an appropriate sentence for a person who has been convicted of a crime. The report includes information about the person's background, such as their education, employment history, and criminal record. It also includes information about the crime they were convicted of and any other relevant details that may help the judge make an informed decision about their sentence.

A more thorough explanation:

PIR

PIR stands for Presentence-Investigation Report. It is a report that is prepared by a probation officer to help a judge determine an appropriate sentence for a defendant who has been found guilty of a crime. The report includes information about the defendant's background, criminal history, and other factors that may be relevant to the sentencing decision.

For example, if someone is convicted of a drug offense, the probation officer may investigate the defendant's history of drug use, employment status, and family background to help the judge decide whether to impose a prison sentence or probation.

Another example would be if someone is convicted of a violent crime, the probation officer may investigate the defendant's history of violence, mental health, and substance abuse to help the judge determine an appropriate sentence that takes into account public safety and the defendant's potential for rehabilitation.

The examples illustrate how a PIR is used to provide the judge with important information about the defendant's background and circumstances that may be relevant to the sentencing decision. The report helps the judge make an informed decision about the appropriate sentence that takes into account the defendant's individual circumstances and the need to protect public safety.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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