And under Washington law, a judge may impose an exceptional minimum sentence only if
an aggravating factor exists.
If at least one
aggravating factor exists, the Court then must see how it weighs against the mitigating factors.
Depending on whether any other
aggravating factors exist, a charge or its penalties could be enhanced to the detriment of the offender.
Not exact matches
Factors that will affect the penalty include the age of the victim, the presence of any aggravating factors, and your own existing criminal
Factors that will affect the penalty include the age of the victim, the presence of any
aggravating factors, and your own existing criminal
factors, and your own
existing criminal record.
Third, certain risk and protective
factors appear to
exist that temper or
aggravate poor psychological health.