Intensive Care Med 2001;27:921-924 Tonicity balance, and not electrolyte free water calculations, more accurately guide therapy for acute change in natremia A.P.C.P.
A presentence investigation report is a legal term referring to the investigation into the history of person convicted of a crime before sentencing to determine if there are extenuating circumstances which should ameliorate the sentence or a history of criminal behavior to increase the harshness of the sentence. The PSIR has been said to fulfill a number of purposes, including serving as a charging document and exhibit proving criminal conduct, and is said to be akin to a magistrate judge's repo
of probable cause. Id. The defendant can request a preliminary hearing, at which evidence is presented by both the prosecution and defense. In Anchorage, a pre-indictment hearing is typical for most felony cases. At this hearing, any agreements that have been reached by the prosecutor and defense in the early stages of the case are acted on if necessary. If the charges are not dismissed at the arraignment or at the preliminary hearing, the state must make a decision whether to take the case to the grand jury. In Alaska, an offense which may be punished by imprisonment for more than one year (felony) must be prosecuted by indictment. AK R. Crim. P. 7(a). Indictments are issued by the grand jury.