When a Criminal Defendant Does Not Deny That He Engaged

question 55

Multiple Choice

When a criminal defendant does not deny that he engaged in the conduct of which he is accused but argues that the offense charged is too severe for the facts of the case,the defendant is asserting the defensive strategy of:

• A)confession and avoidance.
• B)reduction ab initio.
• C)mitigation.
• D)offense discounting.

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