Plea in Mitigation Flashcards
1
Q
What is a plea in mitigation?
A
A speech made after a guilty plea to persuade the court to impose a less severe sentence
2
Q
What factors should be included?
A
Personal mitigation (e.g., remorse, mental health issues).
Circumstances of the offence (e.g., low culpability).
Sentencing guidelines and case law.
3
Q
What is the impact of an early guilty plea?
A
Sentencing discount:
1/3 off for a plea at the earliest stage.
1/4 off after trial date is set.
1/10 off at trial.
