Jerry Smith steals $2,000 from his elderly neighbor. The neighbor, because of the theft, is unable to pay his utilities: The telephone and electric power. The neighbor borrows money at a high-interest rate and has his telephone and power reconnected. The utilities assess him $200.00 in late payments and reconnecting fees. The neighbor also is required to pay $150.00 in interest on the loan. The jurisdiction is involved in the restorative movement. As court services officer, you must prepare a recommendation to the judge on how to handle the sentencing aspect of this case. Jerry is a retired schoolteacher and receives $700.00 per month as his sole income.

Create the following pre-sentencing report and be creative:

2. Prior Record

Juvenile adjudications

Adult arrests

Adult convictions

***PROVIDE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION HERE ***

3. Personal and Family Data

Defendant

Parents and siblings

Marital

Education

Employment

Health

Physical

Mental and emotional

Military services

Financial condition

Assets

Liabilities

***BE CREATIVE AND PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR OFFENDER HERE ***

4. Evaluation

Sentencing Data: Review the N.C.G.S for Felony Larceny and the associated sentencing. Utilize the NC CRIMES book to obtain sentencing information for the felony punishment classification for Felony Larceny. Document your findings here.

Alternative Plans: Additionally, provide alternative sentencing options as opposed to an active sentence.

5. Recommendation

***PLACE YOUR PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATION HERE ***