State v. David W. Suchocki, 208 Wis. 2d 509, 561 N.W.2d 332 (Ct. App. 1997)
For Suchocki: Martha A. Askins, SPD, Madison Appellate
Issue/Holding:
The use of a PSI is a matter within the court’s discretion. The court has discretion to order a PSI and to determine the extent to which it will rely upon the information in the PSI. State v. Skaff, 152 Wis.2d 48, 52 n.3, 447 N.W.2d 84, 86 n.3 (Ct. App. 1989). The determination of relevant facts and the weight given to those facts in the sentencing process are matters uniquely within the discretion of the trial court. State v. Evers, 139 Wis.2d 424, 452, 407 N.W.2d 256, 268 (1987). In the event the defendant wishes to contest any of the factual matters set forth in a PSI, the defendant is entitled to an evidentiary hearing where evidence regarding the issue in controversy may be presented by the State or the defendant. State v. Perez, 170 Wis.2d 130, 140-41, 487 N.W.2d 630, 634 (Ct. App. 1992). In the absence of any claimed factual error, the information presented by a PSI may be considered by the court in its sentencing determination. State v. Peters, 192 Wis.2d 674, 696, 534 N.W.2d 867, 876 (Ct. App. 1995).
