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This area covers the factors a court may consider to reduce a sentence after a conviction or guilty plea, where the offender’s personal circumstances or broader context are relevant. It involves presenting background information that might lessen the severity of punishment. A solicitor in this field gathers evidence, prepares a mitigation bundle, and advocates for a measured outcome at sentencing before the appropriate court, typically the Crown Court or a magistrates’ court.
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Mitigation work involves assembling documents, statements and expert reports about the defendant’s background, health, age, remorse and social or familial responsibilities; drafting a sentencing memorandum; liaising with the prosecutor and court; and presenting arguments in court at a sentencing hearing. The solicitor explains the potential impact of mitigating facts on the sentence and ensures compliance with sentencing guidelines and regulatory standards.
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