Which of the following refers to circumstances (e.g., presence of mental illness) surrounding a criminal event that reduce, but do not eliminate, moral responsibility and the severity of punishment imposed:
a. Omissive circumstances.
b. Mitigating circumstances.
c. Justifications.
d. Criminal nullification.
b
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a. True b. False
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. marks. b. turners. c. floppers. d. traitors.
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a. Extraneous circumstances b. Mitigating circumstances c. Good motive d. Jury nullification
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