Opinion ID: 726422
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Heading: Refusal to Order a New Presentence Investigation Report

Text: We review a district court's decision to dispense with the preparation of a PSI Report for an abuse of discretion. United States v. Whitworth, 856 F.2d 1268, 1288 (9th Cir.1988), cert. denied, 489 U.S. 1084 (1989). Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32(b) provides that: the probation officer must make a presentence investigation and submit a report to the court before the sentence is imposed, unless: (A) the court finds that the information in the record enables it to exercise its sentencing authority meaningfully under 18 U.S.C. § 3553; and (B) the court explains this finding on the record. At the hearing following remand, Tory requested preparation of a new PSI Report. When the government objected, the district judge stated that he did not need a report and told Tory's attorney that, You and counsel can calculate the sentencing guideline based upon what's in the report. At the re-sentencing proceeding, the district judge heard argument from both sides and then re-sentenced Tory to his original term of 84 months. We agree with the government that no purpose would be served by ordering a new PSI Report. Any new information regarding potentially changed circumstances was covered in the memorandum filed by Tory before re-sentencing, and can be addressed by Tory's counsel on remand. Therefore, we find no error in the district court's refusal to order a new PSI Report and find no reason to order the preparation of a new report at this time.