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Common Mitigating Factors in a Criminal Sentencing

The Criminal Court System must pass sentences that are deserving of the seriousness of the crime committed. After a defendant in a criminal case pleads “guilty” or is convicted based on the facts presented, a judge decides the appropriate punishment be meted out. Regardless of the crime, certain factors affect the final sentencing and… Read More »