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aggravating circumstance

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A quick definition of aggravating circumstance:

An aggravating circumstance is a fact or situation that makes a crime worse or more serious. It can be used to decide how severe the punishment should be, especially in cases where the death penalty is an option. On the other hand, a mitigating circumstance is a fact or situation that doesn't excuse the crime, but can make the punishment less severe. For example, if someone committed a crime because they were forced to do it, that could be a mitigating circumstance. It's important for judges and juries to consider both aggravating and mitigating circumstances when deciding on a punishment.

A more thorough explanation:

An aggravating circumstance is a fact or situation that increases the degree of liability or culpability for a criminal act. It can also be a fact or situation that is considered by the court in imposing punishment, especially in a death sentence. This is different from a mitigating circumstance, which reduces the degree of culpability and may lessen the severity of a sentence.

  • In a murder case, an aggravating circumstance could be if the victim was a child or if the murder was committed for financial gain.
  • In a robbery case, an aggravating circumstance could be if the defendant used a weapon or if the victim was injured during the robbery.

These examples illustrate how an aggravating circumstance can increase the severity of a crime and the punishment imposed on the defendant. It is important for the court to consider both aggravating and mitigating circumstances when determining a sentence.

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If you truly want “unicorn” PI, I would assume that’s not even a real possibility out of UMiami
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I do think people might be using the term unicorn PI too liberally
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Used to mean career outcomes that were pretty much only possible out of HYS and maybe NYU
Some consider Unicorn PI to include things like Asst US Attorney. In that case, you can achieve that by going anywhere that will allow you sit for the bar so long as your grades are strong and your internships and/or clerkships align.
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Chowie go to Berk cause that's probably where I end up
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But in all seriousness I would take Miami. If you're 100% committed to PI I don't think the .1% outcome that may be possible from Berk is worth taking on insane debt
has anyone heard back on a saturday or sunday?
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