An Aggravating Circumstance Is Defined as

An aggravating circumstance is defined as

A) A circumstance relating to the commission of an act that increases the degree of liability or culpability
B) The intention or desire to cause harm to another through an unlawful or wrongful act without justification or excuse
C) Consideration or planning of an act beforehand
D) A circumstance in the commission of an act that lessens the degree of criminal culpability