Which of the following would a lawyer representing an individual wrongfully imprisoned as a result of a fraudulent act on the part of a Crown prosecutor most likely seek as compensation for his client's intangible injuries?

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Aggravated damages are awarded for the defendant's reprehensible actions that have caused mental distress or humiliation to the plaintiff. In this case, the plaintiff has suffered the intangible injury of wrongful imprisonment as a result of the Crown prosecutor's fraudulent act, which would likely be considered reprehensible behavior. Punitive damages are awarded to punish the defendant's oppressive actions, but they are reserved for cases of intentional or reckless wrongdoing. Special damages are awarded to compensate for specific economic losses, while pecuniary damages compensate for quantifiable financial losses. Neither of these would be appropriate for intangible injuries resulting from wrongful imprisonment.

Which of the Following Would a Lawyer Representing an Individual