Which of the Following Would Be an Example of an Aggravating

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of an aggravating circumstance?

• A)the offender was 14 years old at the time the crime was committed
• B)the offender tortured the victim
• C)the offender did not have a criminal record
• D)the offender was caught in the act

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