About Us

Sentencing Investigations expands the horizons for Criminal Defense law practices by providing their clients with alternative sentencing reports which are well constructed, comprehensive, researched, documented and offer compelling defense sentencing options which fall between incarceration and traditional probation for the judge's consideration.

Founded in 1999 by Lawrence S. Wong, Sentencing Investigations is backed with over thirty years of extensive industry experience working with law practices and clients.

Sentencing Investigations provides top-notch law practices and public defenders with the highest standard of legal representation by developing sentencing options for judges that fall between incarceration and traditional probation along with great customer support - a combination that can't be beat!

Through our commitment, experience, and expertise, Sentencing Investigations has established a professional business relationship with law practices and clients that will last a lifetime!

Sentencing Investigations provides specialized, innovative and leading-edge creative work, in Alternative Sentencing, Criminal Defense Investigations and Court Reports along with unparalleled client support and service.

Through our commitment, experience and up to date training with national organizations dedicated to sentencing advocacy, Sentencing Investigations has established a team-oriented relationship with law practices and clients alike.

QUALIFICATIONS
Retired after thirty-two years of experience as a Deputy Probation Officer with the County of Orange with experience in the following capacities:
  • Extensive experience in casework, years of training/work in individual and group counseling and supervision within juvenile detention/treatment facilities.
  • Field supervision officer managing caseload, working closely with many law enforcement agencies, gang suppression, coordination and execution of interagency search orders, certified as a drug evaluation expert, POST handgun qualified for concealed weapons permit.
  • Court officer conducting juvenile investigations and reports involving pre-plea, pre-sentence, 707 WIC, placement suitability and 241.1 WIC.
  • Court officer conducting adult investigations and reports involving pre-plea, pre-sentence, PC 1385 (Romero Discussions).
  • Training officer at BPOC (Basic Probation Officer Certification) teaching both juvenile and adult investigation and report writing to officer candidates.
  • Member of the Asian Gang Members Association taskforce.
  • Specialized training in drug identification/evaluation, sexual offender supervision, stalking and predation of victims, search and seizure, evidence and psychological assessment as related to the criminal justice system.

Tough Love Coordinator for the Central Orange County area for three years.

Sentencing consulting business since 1998 as owner/qualified manager.

EDUCATION
  • Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice, California State University, Long Beach
  • Certification in basic and advanced applied Forensic Sciences, California State University, Fullerton

LICENSES Licensed private investigator with the State of California since 2001 with 65,000 hours of related qualifying experience.

MEMBERSHIP/ASSOCIATIONS
  • Member of the National Association of Sentencing Advocates since 2003.
  • Member of the National Alliance of Sentencing Advocates and Mitigation Specialists and National Legal Aid and Defender Association since 2005.
  • Member of the Sentencing Project since 2003.
  • Member of Professional Investigators of California since 2006.
  • Associate of the Defense Investigators Association since 2006 (State-wide California Public Defender Offices and other Criminal Defense Investigators to promote criminal defense investigations)
  • Associated with and presenter at the PACT (Parole and Community Team) as a sentencing advocate dealing with those recently paroled.
  • Presenter on Alternative Sentencing at many local colleges and universities.



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