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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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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
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Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
soapy
8:48
UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
Minus those random R decisions from UMN yesterday though right? I wonder what happened there. I don’t think I’ve seen a school start the season out with anything but As on here
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