Which of the following would be considered an aggravating circumstance?

A. offender has no prior criminal record
B. offender uses a weapon
C. offender was acting under duress
D. offender has a mental illness


B. offender uses a weapon

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A. general intent B. specific intent C. deliberate intent D. No intent exists in this case.

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Discuss a criminal defendant's right to be present at his or her trial.

What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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