In Capital Cases, Juries Must Consider ________________ When Determining Sentencing

question 22

Multiple Choice

In capital cases, juries must consider ________________ when determining sentencing.

• A) Aggravating circumstances.
• B) Mitigating circumstances.
• C) Both a and b.
• D) Neither a nor b.

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Definitions:

Statement of Claim

A legal document filed in court outlining the plaintiff's claims against the defendant and the basis for those claims.

Writ of Summons

A formal legal document issued by a court that initiates a lawsuit and requires the defendant to respond to the charges.

Discovery

Pre-trial disclosure of information, consisting of discovery of documents and examination for discovery.

Judgment Creditor

The person to whom a court awards damages or costs.