A crime being particularly brutal would be considered ______.
A) an aggravating circumstance
B) a mitigating circumstance
C) irrelevant in the sentencing process
D) none of the above

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An aggravating circumstance refers to a factor that increases the severity or culpability of a criminal act, such as the brutality of a crime, which can lead to a harsher sentence.

A Crime Being Particularly Brutal Would Be Considered ______