By Ryan E. Lackey | Published May 21, 2024 | Posted in Criminal Sentencing | Tagged Tags: aggravating circumstances, Crime, Criminal Sentences, Murder |
In Indiana, the use of violence during the commission of a crime significantly affects the potential punishment a convicted offender might face. Courts are empowered to consider various “aggravating circumstances” when determining the appropriate sentence. One of these is whether the offense was a crime of violence. The term “crime of violence” has a distinct Read More
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