Mark was convicted.At the sentencing hearing the prosecutor asked the judge to add a 3 year sentence enhancement because Mark inflicted serious injuries with a gun.What would be the best strategy for Anthony to use to prevent the judge from giving Mark the longer sentence

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Reminding the court that the Supreme Court has mandated that the jury specifically decide facts used for sentencing enhancements is the best strategy to prevent the judge from giving Mark the longer sentence. This argument highlights the importance of following legal procedures and protects the defendant's rights. Presenting evidence of Mark's learning disability or Victor's criminal record may not be relevant to the specific circumstances of the case, and reminding the court of the police violating Mark's Miranda rights may not sufficiently address the issue of the sentencing enhancement.

Mark Was Convicted