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mitigation of punishment

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A quick definition of mitigation of punishment:

Mitigation of punishment means reducing the punishment given to someone who did something wrong because there were some reasons that made it less bad. For example, if someone did something bad for the first time, they might get a smaller punishment than someone who did the same thing many times before. This is called a mitigating circumstance. It's the opposite of an aggravating circumstance, which makes the punishment worse. Sometimes, there are special situations where the rules can be different, like if someone's life is in danger or if there's an emergency.

A more thorough explanation:

When someone commits a crime, they may receive a punishment. However, sometimes there are circumstances that make the person less responsible for their actions. These are called mitigating circumstances, and they can reduce the punishment the person receives.

For example, if someone has no prior criminal record, this could be a mitigating circumstance. It shows that they are not a repeat offender and may not have fully understood the consequences of their actions. Another example could be if someone committed a crime under extreme duress or pressure, such as being threatened with harm if they did not comply.

On the other hand, there are aggravating circumstances that can increase the severity of a punishment. For instance, if someone committed a crime while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, this could be an aggravating circumstance. It shows that they were not in their right mind and may be more likely to commit similar crimes in the future.

Overall, mitigating circumstances can help to ensure that punishments are fair and appropriate for the specific situation. They take into account the unique circumstances of each case and can help to prevent overly harsh punishments for those who may not fully deserve them.

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RoaldDahl
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Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
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Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
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Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
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starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
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Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
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This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
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If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
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I think the user profiles are broken
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
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i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
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@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
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Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
Give it 4 more weeks at least. Everyone in this chat needs to wait longer.
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