Damien is a drug dealer and is arrested for a murder that takes place during drug trafficking. Using the bifurcated death penalty process, it is found that Damien is guilty and his crime is one that is punishable by death. Which of the following would be the next step taken by the jury under this process?

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In the bifurcated death penalty process, after determining guilt and that the crime is eligible for the death penalty, the next step involves the jury analyzing the aggravating and mitigating circumstances surrounding the crime to decide whether the death penalty is appropriate.

Damien Is a Drug Dealer and Is Arrested for a Murder