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Mitigating Circumstances

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Definition
ID: 676
Circumstances that are taken into consideration to impose a lighter sentence.

Categories
Criminal Law
Example Sentence
  • Example: The prosecutor considered mitigating circumstances before preparing the indictment.
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Reference Source
  • General reference: Criminal Code and doctrines of criminal law
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