When a Judge Considers an Offender's Youthfulness When It Comes

question 27

Multiple Choice

When a judge considers an offender's youthfulness when it comes to sentencing, that is considered a(n) _____factor

• A) substantiating
• B) mitigating
• C) aggravating
• D) accelerating

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Definitions:

Absolute Privilege

A complete defense in defamation cases, where certain acts cannot be sued for defamation irrespective of the intent or truthfulness, typically seen in parliamentary and judicial proceedings.

Defamatory Statement

A false communication that injures a person's reputation, exposing them to public contempt, ridicule, aversion, or disgrace.

Intentional Tort

A deliberate act that causes harm to another person, leading to civil legal liability.

Public Figure

An individual who has gained attention or notoriety in the public domain, often subject to less privacy protection under defamation law.