Absolutely, the judge will always have the ability to consider whatever circumstances he deems appropriate as aggravating or mitigating, given the particular facts of the case.
On December 2nd, 2014. See this statement in context.
On December 2nd, 2014. See this statement in context.
December 2nd, 2014 / 4:25 p.m.
Counsel, Criminal Law Policy Section, Department of Justice
Absolutely, the judge will always have the ability to consider whatever circumstances he deems appropriate as aggravating or mitigating, given the particular facts of the case.
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