ERB, J., September 10, 1987.
Each of the defendants, on advice of their attorney, a public defender, has refused to have any discussion with the probation officer assigned to prepare the pre-sentence report. The issue in each case is identical; that is, we must determine whether criminal defendants, who have pleaded guilty or been found guilty after trial before a judge or jury, must cooperate through discussions with the probation officer who has been assigned...
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