Mitigating circumstances are those that provide some level of explanation or justification (but not excuse or defense of the act) for the murder and are reserved for the __________ phase of capital trials.
A) Preliminary hearing
B) Pre-trial
C) Sentencing
D) Guilt
Correct Answer:
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Q8: The Court has generally held that virtually
Q9: Which case held that testimony about the
Q10: What are aggravating factors often based on?
A)
Q11: Aggravating-only statutes:
A) Call upon a jury to
Q12: In Gregg v. Georgia, the Court indicated
Q14: Mitigating factors focus on characteristics of a
Q15: Structured discretion statutes require:
A) The jury to
Q16: Structured discretion statutes are the rarest form
Q17: Many capital cases heard by the Supreme
Q18: Unanimity is not required for a mitigating
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