I know that Mitigating Circumstances are any circumstances accompanying the commission of a crime that may justify a lighter sentence. I also am aware that Aggravating Circumstances are any circumstances accompanying the commission of a crime that may justify a harsher sentence.
I'm not really sure how to answer the second part of the question. Can you please help me understand?
Define Mitigating Circumstances and Aggravating Circumstances. How might these two issues sway a judge in his decision during sentencing?