James was on trial for the murder of his wife. During the hearing, James stated that he killed his wife in a fit of rage after he walked in on his wife trying to seriously injure their five-year-old daughter. On hearing his defense, the judge charged James with voluntary manslaughter instead of first-degree murder. Which of the following sentencing factors most likely led to a lighter sentence for James?
A. The chivalry effect
B. Aggravating circumstances
C. Mitigating circumstances
D. The halo effect
Answer: C
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