Whitelaw v. State

OPINION

KELLER, J.,

delivered the unanimous opinion of the Court.

The issue in this case is whether a trial court is required by statute to order a presentence investigation report (PSI) in a felony case when the defendant requests one. We hold that the court is required to do so.

A jury found appellant guilty of felony theft. After the jury delivered its verdict, the following took place:

MR. LAMBRIGHT [defense counsel]: Judge, just for the record’s sake, could I just at this point make my objection as to the presentence investigation?

THE COURT: Yes. Let the record show while the jury was…