The Opposite of Mitigating Circumstances in Sentencing Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

The opposite of mitigating circumstances in sentencing is:

• A)Justifying circumstances.
• B)Aggravating circumstances.
• C)Extenuating circumstances.
• D)Negligent circumstances.

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Tides

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