Aggrivating Factors

Question 1

What is an aggravating factor?

Answer 1

Aggravating factors are circumstances about the offender or the offense that can increase the seriousness of the offense, or the offenders culpability. If they are present, then a higher sentence should be imposed.

Question 2

What are some aggravating factors?

Answer 2

• Use of violence , explosives or a weapon when committing the offense.
• Did the victims suffer brutality/ the nature of the crime.
• Vulnerability of the victim
• Breach of trust in a role of power.
• Offense is committed in front of children