Sentencing for Byron Say was delayed by roughly two months yesterday, after he changed his mind about whether he wanted probation officers to officially investigate his criminal history.

Say asked for a pre-sentence investigation in court yesterday morning, despite having originally waived his right to one when he pleaded guilty to first-degree promotion of a dangerous drug and possession of drug paraphernalia on April 10.

The charges have the potential to net him up to 50 years in prison.

All criminal defendants facing jail time are entitled to a pre-sentence investigation, dubbed a PSI, which presents the judge with the opportunity to weigh additional factors before determining punishment.

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(Source: Amanda C. Gregg, Kauai Garden Island News)