During the preparation of April's presentence report, Micah noted that April had never had a prior offense and had volunteered to help crime victims. These observations can be seen as ______.
A. mitigating factors
B. aggravating factors
C. plea bargains
D. determinate sentences
A. mitigating factors
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a. Reduction b. Oxidation c. Precipitation d. None of the above
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a. Strain Theory b. Labeling Theory c. Social Learning Theory d. Routine Activities Theory
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A misdemeanor assault is commonly called a(n)
a. simple assault b. felonious assault c. assault d. battery