Michael Is on Trial for Five Charges of First-Degree Murder

question 28

Multiple Choice

Michael is on trial for five charges of first-degree murder, and the prosecutor is seeking the death penalty. Michael is 18 years old and is accused of killing his entire family, including his mother, stepfather, and two younger sisters, in a drug induced fit. He also killed the police officer who responded to the house after the neighbor called 911. This is the first time Michael has been arrested. At the end of Michael's trial, the jury finds him guilty of first-degree murder. The prosecution must now establish that Michael should be executed. They must establish that ____________________ causes exceed ____________________ causes.

• A)aggravating; mitigating
• B)mitigating; aggravating
• C)aggravating; militating
• D)militating; aggravating

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