In what case did the Supreme Court rule that the defendant does not have a right to receive a copy of the presentence investigation report?
A) Williams v. New York
B) Morrisey v. Brewer
C) Gagnon v. Scarpelli
D) Bell v. Wolfish

Question

In what case did the Supreme Court rule that the defendant does not have a right to receive a copy of the presentence investigation report?
A) ​Williams v. New York
B) ​Morrisey v. Brewer
C) ​Gagnon v. Scarpelli
D) ​Bell v. Wolfish

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In Williams v. New York, the Supreme Court ruled that there is no constitutional right to a copy of the presentence investigation report. The decision was based on the belief that providing the defendant with access to the report could be counterproductive to the goal of rehabilitation and could compromise the confidentiality of the sources of information contained in the report.

In What Case Did the Supreme Court Rule That the Defendant