Circumstances Surrounding a Crime That Allow for a Lighter Sentence

question 33

Multiple Choice

Circumstances surrounding a crime that allow for a lighter sentence to be handed down are known as:

• A) aggravating circumstances
• B) relevant circumstances
• C) mitigating circumstances
• D) meaningful circumstances

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