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Discussion Post  After an offender has been adjudicated guilty for a felony criminal offense, a presentence investigation (PSI) is usually ordered by the judge. The presentence investigation plays a very important role in how long and the type of sentence an offender will receive. For this discussion board answer the following questions: How would you explain the importance of using a presentence investigation? What do you think is the most important information in a PSI and why? If you were the sentencing judge, what aspects of the PSI would be the most useful in helping you determine the type of sentence and length an offender should receive?