taking the extenuating circumstances into consideration
じょうじょうしゃくりょう
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taking the extenuating circumstances into consideration
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被告の反省の態度が情状酌量の余地を与えた。
The defendant's remorseful attitude allowed for consideration of extenuating circumstances.
法律では、情状酌量によって刑が軽減される場合がある。
Under the law, sentences may be reduced due to extenuating circumstances.
検察側は情状酌量の適用に反対した。
The prosecution opposed the application of extenuating circumstances.
判決では、情状酌量の有無が量刑に大きく影響する。
In a verdict, the presence or absence of extenuating circumstances greatly affects the sentencing.
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