Mitigation circumstances can include use of a weapon, commission of other felonies, commission of murder for hire, or the offender's being a peace officer engaged in official duties.

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Mitigating circumstances are factors that might lessen the severity of a crime, such as lack of prior criminal record, acting under duress, or mental illness. The examples provided are actually aggravating circumstances, which increase the severity of a crime.

Mitigation Circumstances Can Include Use of a Weapon, Commission of Other