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these extenuating circumstances then, however, and so I said unbelieving things
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trying to palliate these misdeeds, the defendant's Attorney turned suddenly to the
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the court will ask your lawyer how you wish to .... The charge will contain details 
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Mitigating factors are circumstances that make the crime seem less serious. [DOC] [TLE] Bail: Legal

Question: These circumstances make a criminal offense seem less serious
Answer: Extenuating