In many states, before a defendant is sentenced after a felony conviction:

A) an appellate court must determined that the trial was fair.
B) the trial judge orders a presentence investigation.
C) the defendant must receive mental health counseling.
D) the jury must make a sentence recommendation.


Answer: B

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