James was on trial for the murder of his wife. During the hearing, James stated that he killed his wife in a fit of rage after he walked in on his wife having an affair. After hearing his defense, the judge charged James with voluntary manslaughter instead of first-degree murder. Which of the following sentencing factors is most likely to have led to a lighter sentence for James?

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Mitigating circumstances are factors that might reduce the severity of a sentence, such as acting in a fit of rage upon discovering infidelity, which can lead to a charge of voluntary manslaughter instead of first-degree murder.

James Was on Trial for the Murder of His Wife