One task of the prosecution in a death penalty case is to establish that the sentence should be death because the aggravating causes in the case exceed any potential mitigating causes.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the aggravating circumstances (such as the nature of the crime and the defendant's criminal history) outweigh any mitigating factors (such as the defendant's level of involvement or mental state) to justify imposing the death penalty.

One Task of the Prosecution in a Death Penalty Case