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Mitigating factors are arguments and evidence that a court may take into account at sentencing to reduce the severity of a penalty in a criminal case. A solicitor in this area helps gather background material, such as character references, family circumstances, and health or substance misuse issues, and prepares a plea in mitigation for the sentencing hearing. They advise on how these factors could influence the magistrates or the crown court, and liaise with probation where relevant.
They collect and present factual and personal context, outline legal principles on sentence reduction, and coordinate with the court, the Crown Prosecution Service, and any expert witnesses to frame the argument for a more lenient outcome.
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