Explain the difference between aggravating and mitigating circumstances

What will be an ideal response?


Aggravating factors are actions that may increase the seriousness of a crime. Mitigating factors are those actions that show the offender's remorse or responsibility.

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An ASIS International salary survey conducted in 2010 indicated that the median salary for security professionals with a CPP certification was:

a. $75,000 b. $88,000 c. $98,000 d. $150,000 e. None of the above are correct.

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The doctrine of legality is reflected in all of the following constitutional principles EXCEPT ______.

a. bill of attainder b. ex post facto laws c. statutory clarity d. scrutiny tests

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The case of Morales v. Turman dealt with the issue of the right to ________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A Hot Spots experiment in Jersey City, NJ resulted in

a. reduced crime in the targeted areas, but increased crime in the surrounding neighborhoods b. an increase in violent gun crimes among young men c. no significant changes d. decreased crime in both the targeted areas and surrounding neighborhoods e. none of the above

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