mitigating circumstance

Examples (10)

• The jury considered it a mitigating circumstance that he had no prior convictions.
• Her lawyer argued that her difficult childhood was a mitigating circumstance.
• Lack of intent can often be a mitigating circumstance in legal cases.
• The judge took into account several mitigating circumstances before sentencing.
• Is there any mitigating circumstance that could reduce the penalty?
• The prosecution acknowledged a single mitigating circumstance but pressed for a harsh sentence.
• His mental state at the time of the offense was presented as a mitigating circumstance.
• Finding a mitigating circumstance can significantly impact the outcome of a trial.
• The court will review all mitigating circumstances before making a decision.
• The sudden loss of his job was seen as a mitigating circumstance for his actions.