Plea In Mitigation Flashcards
1
Q
How would you introduce a Plea in Mitigation?
A
“Judge, I appear on behalf of the defendant, [Name], who has pleaded guilty to [offence] / convicted, I now make submissions in mitigation before the court proceeds to sentence.”
2
Q
What are 3 OFFENCE Mitigating Factors?
A
(1) Provocation / reactionary behaviour
(2) Duress / Coercion
(3) Self-defence
3
Q
A
(1) No previous convictions
(2) Guilty-plea
(3) Cooperation with police
(4) Risk of reoffending / harm to public
(5) Remorse and rehabilitation
(5) Personal Circumstances
