Sara is a 30-year-old woman who has just been fired from her job.She lives alone in an apartment that she rents and is having trouble making ends meet.Although she has no previous criminal record, she becomes desperate and decides to rob a bank in the next county.During the robbery, she shows a gun to intimidate the tellers and make them comply with her demands.Which element would be considered an aggravating circumstance?

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Sara's use of a gun during the robbery would be considered an aggravating circumstance because it introduces a higher level of threat and potential for violence, making the crime more severe.

Sara Is a 30-Year-Old Woman Who Has Just Been Fired