Mitigating Circumstances

question 32

Multiple Choice

Mitigating circumstances

• A) if proved, may excuse a defendant from an alleged crime.
• B) if proved, may be applied to reduce a defendant's punishment.
• C) are the elements of a crime that must be proved at trial.
• D) refer to the procedures that must be followed during the investigation of a crime.

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