Sentences with phrase «for aggravating circumstances»

Not exact matches

In the «Affidavit of Sean Swain» he explains the circumstances of his arrest and the injustice of his convictions for murder and aggravated murder in the early 1990's, for acts which he claims were in self - defense.

Some serious chronic diseases - like Crohn's and Lou - Gehrig - are further aggravated by sulfur intake, which for that reason should be carefully controlled in such circumstance.

So, instead of merely having a broad - based law against theft / fraud, and allowing the judges discretion for aggravating / extenuating circumstances, we create lots of little theft / fraud laws to fit each situation, fighting the last war.

«[T] hat entering on to another's property for the purpose of carrying away his pet is an aggravating circumstance» which would support a claim «for intentional infliction of emotional distress.»

In light of the broad definition of assault above, penalties for an assault conviction can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the offence, the offender, and the complainant, or the presence of «aggravating» or «mitigating» factors, which result in greater and lesser penalties, respectively.

Penalties for a conviction of criminal harassment will vary depending on the specific circumstances of the offence, the characteristics of the offender and the complainant and the presence of aggravating or mitigating factors.

From standard misdemeanor DUIs to those involving aggravating circumstances, elevated penalties, and even felony charges, we have the tools and resources to advocate aggressively for clients facing difficult circumstances.

** Note: This list serves as only a baseline for punishment — certain enhancements (prior criminal history or aggravating circumstances) can increase the punishment range by increasing the minimum time, the maximum time, or both.

The court also granted the defendant's motion for a directed verdict on the issue of aggravating circumstances damages.

Penalties for a conviction of voyeurism will vary depending on the specific circumstances of the offence, and the characteristics of the offender and complainant, as well as the presence of any aggravating or mitigating factors.

Penalties for a conviction of aggravated assault will vary depending on the specific circumstances of the offence, the characteristics of the offender and complainant and the presence of any aggravating or mitigating factors.

Penalties for a conviction of assault with a weapon will vary depending on the specific circumstances of the offence, the characteristics of the offender and complainant and the presence of any aggravating or mitigating factors.

Penalties for a conviction of domestic assault will vary depending on the specific circumstances of the offence, the characteristics of the offender and complainant and the presence of any aggravating or mitigating factors.

You can be sentenced to 5 years for a felony DUI with no aggravating circumstances and up to 15 years for DUI Manslaughter.

Therefore when certain aggravating circumstances exist the maximum prison term for certain offences is raised to at least 5 years, for example when botnets (a network of infected computers which can be controlled remotely) are used by a criminal organization or when attacks are launched on a significant number of information systems.

In some states, Missouri for example, a wrongful death case may permit recovery of special damages for «aggravating circumstances» that are unique to such cases.

Penalties for sex crimes can vary significantly, and often depend on aggravating and mitigating circumstances.

The Court, however, leaves the door open for punitive damages claims when cell phones are involved and there are other aggravating circumstances.

The maximum sentence for this is imprisonment for three years, but a first - time offender would most likely be sentenced to a fine corresponding to a few months» income, if there are no aggravating circumstances.

Consequently, while the traditional factors to be considered in determining general damages for defamation remain relevant (for instance, the plaintiff's conduct, position and standing, the nature and seriousness of the defamatory statements, the mode and extent of publication, the absence or refusal of any apology or retraction, the whole conduct and motive of the defendant from publication through judgment, and any evidence of aggravating or mitigating circumstances), they must be examined in light of the internet context of the offending conduct.