House takes offensive in funding debate Jul 1, 2008
"Yes, it passed the Senate on a vote of 41-7, but there were mitigating circumstances that has caused it to come apart. Just like the hospital association, they agreed to it, but only under duress.". District 53 Rep. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Collingwood faces over-rate ban Jun 26, 2008
However, Collingwood, who could have been given a two-match ban on that occasion, pleaded mitigating circumstances. The charges arising at The Oval were laid by all four umpires, who were present at the hearing along with England coach Peter Moores and team operations manager Phil Neale. (BBC Sport)
Fear and doubts ruining my life Jun 26, 2008
See student services about your mitigating circumstances. Many students fall behind, especially in their first year and are then afraid to come back, so they fall further behind. (Guardian Unlimited)
The 'Good War' and the Terrible Peace Jun 13, 2008
I'll make a $10,000 bet that if someone attacked Pat's wife or daughter with a lethal weapon "because she dissed me or caused me business problems", Pat would not find any mitigating circumstances and would shoot the attacker dead. Any decent human would do the same. (Townhall.com)
Plea expected in case against OSU players (42) Jun 13, 2008
However, the policy also leaves room for mitigating circumstances that could alter the consequences. Casey and De Carolis have not commented on what the mitigating circumstances are, but De Carolis said he had concerns about the policy. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Rockford baseball struggles through off outing Tuesday Jun 12, 2008
The lack of work, along with other mitigating circumstances, affected the Warriors as Riceville pulled out a 20-9 win in Corn Bowl Conference action. The game was originally scheduled to be played Monday. (Charles City Press, IO)
Handling Matters Jun 7, 2008
The incident with Devine and Sanders carried many mitigating circumstances that dictated far lesser action. There is always room for consideration of all the facts of an incident, with the final punishment being Stewarts determination. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Father guilty in girl's slaying Spotsylvania man convicted of murdering his 13-year-old daughter Kayla Reynolds. Jun 6, 2008
After court, he said the evaluation, which has already been completed, was not enough to support an insanity plea but does provide "mitigating circumstances" that will be relevant for sentencing. Bowers said that he plans to put Barnett, Kayla's half sister who was also shot Aug. 20, on the stand at the sentencing hearing. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
FIFA formally signs new anti-doping code May 30, 2008
Reuters Published: May 30, 2008. FIFA formally signed the new World Anti-Doping code on Friday during its annual Congress in Sydney. (International Herald Tribune)
Juror: Juan Quintero's life sentence sends the wrong message May 24, 2008
When considering the death penalty, a jury is faced with two questions: Does the defendant pose a danger in the future, and are there mitigating circumstances ... All of the jurors agreed Quintero posed a danger in the future, but they differed on the mitigating circumstances. (KHOU.com, TX)
Muncie man sentenced for May 15, 2008
Randolph Circuit Court Judge Jay Toney cited as an aggravating circumstance, Goodman's prior criminal record and said he sees no mitigating circumstances in the case. "I can't really tell if you have any sincere remorse," Toney said of the defendant. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Butler County woman no longer facing death penalty in newborn death May 13, 2008
Her attorney, Kevin Flaherty, says there have been informal meetings to explain mitigating circumstances. He wouldn't elaborate. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Is Mother Nature acting out? May 9, 2008
"And so, say you had this idea that occur right before or after volcanic eruptions, so when that happens you notice and you put a notch in your stick or whatever. When there is earthquake that doesnt occur with a volcanic eruption, you don't notice at all or say there must have been mitigating circumstances in this case.". Scientists can fall into the same trap. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Mississippi programs escape NCAA APR penalties May 8, 2008
Schools can also request waivers, citing mitigating circumstances for why players have left the program or are ineligible. USM did that, according to school officials, after two mens basketball players dropped out following Hurricane Katrina. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Irish Athletic Programs Again Lead The Way In NCAA's Four-Year APR Numbers May 8, 2008
Because of numerous factors, including mitigating circumstances and an emphasis on improvement in the waiver process, only about 3. 5 percent of 6,272 teams received penalties. (Und.com)
ANALYSIS: What the APR score means for WSU May 8, 2008
Arizona and Oregon were both below the APR benchmark score, but either had no athletes who left school while academically ineligible or sought and received waivers granted by the NCAA when there are mitigating circumstances and the institution has in the NCAA's view an acceptable academic improvement plan. Each football team is graded on a 1,000-point scale. (Cougfan.com)
UNO sanctioned for academics May 7, 2008
"However, we still believe that there were mitigating circumstances because of the residual effect from Katrina, and I don't think we've gotten sufficient waiver time.". The penalties were based on data from 2004-07, which includes the fall semester of 2005, which the team spent at New Mexico State because the Lakefront campus was closed and nine players left the program. (Nola.com -- Sports)
No action on Tricom shenanigans May 7, 2008
He said Tricom did not claim full responsibility for the delayed settlement, due to mitigating circumstances. On Monday, the ASX's disciplinary tribunal fined ANZ Bank's online broking subsidiary Etrade $50,000 for failing to detect suspicious trades in February last year that appear to have been aimed at forcing up the price of warrants at troubled Allco Finance Group. (The Australian)
NOPD supervisor cited in wrecks May 6, 2008
Attorney Frank DeSalvo, who routinely represents police officers in administrative and criminal matters, said there were mitigating circumstances involving health issues. "Donovan has had back and heart problems, and this contributed to what happened," he said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Police supervisor suspended over wrecks May 6, 2008
Attorney Frank DeSalvo, who routinely represents police officers in administrative and criminal matters, said there were mitigating circumstances involving health issues. He says investigators are trying to determine if there were possible medical causes for the accident. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Court In Renteria Resentencing Hearing Hands Jury Case May 6, 2008
Jurors were handed the charge and were asked to answer to questions regarding Renteria's probability that he would commit criminal acts of violence that would constitute a continuing threat to society and if the jury believes there's sufficient mitigating circumstances to warrant a sentence of life in prison. Copyright 2007 by. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Depew sentenced to 8 years in prison for fatal shooting Apr 20, 2008
Judge Jacobs agreed there were mitigating circumstances, but rejected the request for probation only. However, Ferguson had asked for 18 years in prison plus a 10,000 fine. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Man gets probation for sex abuse Apr 19, 2008
I was just saying that it seems to me that, without citing the facts and without acknowledging the existence of very complex, very sensitive mitigating circumstances in these cases, 85CHSGrad is unfairly painting the 5th Circuit with too broad a brush. Anyone can cite anecdotal crap any day of the week. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Where did all of those liberals go? Apr 13, 2008
It is not to offer relative contexts and mitigating circumstances for hate speech, as did Sen. Obama regarding the words of his former pastor. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Windies win IPL battle for star trio Apr 11, 2008
"I have spoken with Sarwan and Chanderpaul and they have indicated they will play all three Tests against Australia, but with Gayle there are mitigating circumstances that still have to be discussed," Peters said. "His [IPL] contract is significant, and he would like to miss as little of that tournament as possible. "I am planning to meet him over the weekend and tell him that it is our expectation he be available for all three Tests against Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
A proud member of Iowa's gay community Apr 10, 2008
JG wrote on Apr 9, 2008 2:28 PM:" Jamie Vondrak, The Catholic Church teaches that homos*xual activity, as opposed to the condition, is morally illicit--objectively. In other words, it's a sin in and of itself, yet there may be any number of mitigating circumstances that lesson the objective guilt of the act. Rational teaching, no? It's considered hate speech by the unthinking. Holy Mother Church also teaches love the sinner, hate the sin. ". Hang in there Nick wrote on Apr 9, 2008 2:28 PM:"... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Head-butter banned for six weeks Apr 8, 2008
Taione could have faced a minimum ban of eight weeks but Davidson agreed to reduce it to three weeks because there were mitigating circumstances. However, he increased the ban to six weeks because Taione had received a penalty for biting in 2004 while playing club rugby in England. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hunt for suspect in fatal stabbing ends with arrest Apr 8, 2008
If you read the article closely you will see Lim was dating the victim's grand daughter, so there may be mitigating circumstances when they finish investigating this crime. What was the attitude of the grandparent and mother to Lim. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sources: Naomi Campbell 'Spat' at Cops Apr 5, 2008
In a statement, Campbell's reps pointed the finger at British Airways and offered mitigating circumstances for the model's flare-up. "Naomi was flying to Los Angeles for a memorial service on Thursday, April 3rd," said her spokesperson. (People Magazine)
Shanghai cracks down on wine imports Apr 1, 2008
"Even the $250,000 alleged underpayment of duties is not clear, as there are mitigating circumstances that I am discussing with Customs now," he said. . (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
The Problem With Ghana Mar 29, 2008
Indeed there other mitigating circumstances and disadvantages but i really believe it the way to go, we ought to try new things as the old system has not delivered, EG.. telecom sector has created jobs in Ghana despite its shortcomings after it was opened up. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Death penalty for ex-Black Panther voided Mar 28, 2008
They were told they could weigh "any mitigating circumstances" as reason to spare his life. But the judges worried that jurors may have thought that all 12 of them had to agree on a particular mitigating circumstance. (Boston Globe)
Court overturns death sentence Mar 28, 2008
Mitigating circumstances. The Third US Circuit Court of Appeals found on Thursday that the jury had been given flawed instructions over how to consider mitigating circumstances to the crime. (BBC News -- Americas)
Mumia Abu-Jamal's Death Sentence Overturned, but Conviction Upheld Mar 28, 2008
"There is nothing in the verdict form to clarify that the jury should apply the unanimity requirement to aggravating circumstances, but not to mitigating circumstances," Scirica wrote. The judge's instructions also "risked jury confusion" about a unanimity requirement for both aggravating and mitigating circumstances, Scirica found ... "Throughout the jury instructions, the court repeatedly emphasized unanimity in close relation to its discussion of mitigating circumstances," Scirica wrote. (Law.com)
Court: Ex-Panther's death sentence flawed Mar 28, 2008
"We conclude that the verdict form together with the jury instructions were misleading as to whether unanimity was required in consideration of mitigating circumstances," wrote the appeals court. Pennsylvania officials argued that Abu-Jamal waited too long to raise these objections when his claims were first thoroughly reviewed in a 1995 state appeal. (CNN)
Cop killer to get sentencing review Mar 28, 2008
The issue over the instructions relates to whether jurors understood how to weigh mitigating circumstances that might have kept Abu-Jamal off death row. MOST READ STORIES. (AZCentral -- News)
Court Hands Mumia A Legal Victory Mar 28, 2008
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Church feeling better about swing Mar 22, 2008
And the concussion he sustained March 1, and birth of his son two weeks later, certainly qualify as mitigating circumstances in any conversation about his seemingly stunted preparation for the regular season. He had hoped for a smoother spring. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
OSU suspends players Mar 21, 2008
However, the policy also leaves room for mitigating circumstances that could alter the consequences. Casey wouldn t elaborate about the rationale behind a three-game suspension for a felony arrest. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Is the modern world 'losing the notion of sin'? Mar 20, 2008
Mitigating circumstances, too. But if people are held guilty, the punishment, of course, has to be in this world, not the next. (USA Today)
Bauman: Time for Cubs to set winning tone Mar 15, 2008
HoHoKam Park was littered with mitigating circumstances, but still, Piniella was far from content. "We haven't really talked about how to pitch to hitters, we haven't put people in roles, we haven't really played our lineup all that much," Piniella said on Thursday. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Don't Nuke The Deal Mar 8, 2008
Its most controversial provision is that civilian nuclear cooperation will be cut off if India carries out further nuclear tests and the US president determines there aren't any mitigating circumstances. That, however, is a highly unlikely scenario. (India Times, India)
FIFA to sign new anti-doping code in May Feb 29, 2008
The new WADA code will in fact allow for such flexibility -- enabling federations to hand down lesser punishments and even exonerations where there are mitigating circumstances. It will also allow for longer bans for cases involving "aggravating circumstances" such as evidence of systematic or multiple doping infringements. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Program offers taste of legal system Feb 25, 2008
By listening to the offender and any witnesses that appear, the teens determine any mitigating circumstances and assign consequences that can include community service, restitution, letters of apology, peer counseling, tutoring, research papers, educational classes, skill-building classes and jury duty. The University Lakes arm of the program began meeting at the College of Law in November, using the college's courtroom classroom, which has a judge's bench, jury box and tables for lawyers and... (AZCentral -- News)
Livremont plans to test England's nervous system Feb 23, 2008
There have been mitigating circumstances but such prolonged mediocrity would be shameful for a country with such huge playing resources. To make matters worse, France are threatening to run at them from everywhere with a pair of novice half-backs directing operations. (Guardian Unlimited)
Sampson's reasoning is anyone's guess Feb 20, 2008
If Sampson is still in place Saturday at Northwestern, back in his blue shirt and red tie, Indiana's high command will look soft on crime, unless mitigating circumstances have been found in his behalf. The distractions will continue to drain the season, like a wound that won't heal. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kunjum murder case: Romesh, other accused get life behind bars Feb 19, 2008
Mitigating circumstances like the age of the convicts, the period of their detention in jail and the fact that none of the accused has been held guilty in any earlier offences the ASJ held went in favour of the convicts. "None of the convicts is involved in any other organised criminal activity...in my view the ends of justice would be met if they are all sentenced to undergo imprisonment for life with a reasonable fine.". (Times of India)
Anti-doping body punishes 5 Aussie athletes Feb 19, 2008
Ings said there were mitigating circumstances in the case which meant the offense was not deliberate, consequently attracting a lesser sanction. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Chief Calf sentenced for murder Feb 2, 2008
During the two-and-a-half day trial, Chief Calf's public defender, Scott Spencer, argued that mitigating circumstances led to a confluence of two people that ended in tragedy. Spencer applied legal arguments of mitigation, justifiable use of force and necessity. (Missoulian, MT)
Drinking: World ice-dancing champion gets 2 and half years suspended sentence for fatal accident Jan 31, 2008
Prosecutor Angel Georgiev had demanded a 2 to 2-1/2 year jail sentence and said there were no mitigating circumstances. He is considering an appeal against the sentence. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Attorney switch prompts protest Jan 28, 2008
The motion notes that Citronberg and West had represented Weis for more than a year, filed and litigated motions on his behalf and traveled to his home in West Virginia to investigate mitigating circumstances to be used at trial. All this trial preparation, the motion said, "will be cast aside, their work for naught.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sentence: Death Jan 25, 2008
"I ask you whether or not any mitigating circumstances are sufficiently substantial to call for leniency in light of the way he murdered this girl.". Martinez declined to comment on the sentence. (Web Devil, AZ)
Public defender’s office cries foul Jan 24, 2008
A jury weighs mitigating circumstances in a person s life against the aggravating factors of the crime to determine if the death penalty is warranted. Lange has been paid about $7,700 for research into Rohland s life, but is still owed more than $11,000. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Moss in perpetual crossing pattern Jan 20, 2008
Holtz pleaded with Notre Dame to consider the mitigating circumstances of the case, but the school stood firm and withdrew its offer. Holtz called Bobby Bowden at Florida State and Bowden agreed to enroll Moss as long as he sat out his first year. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
New Column: I'm whining about a speeding ticket Jan 18, 2008
Or, I could plead mitigating circumstances and likely get the fine reduced ... Or, I could offer up some lame excuse and my fairly clean driving record as mitigating circumstances and get the fine cut in half. (Longview Daily News, WA)
COLUMN: Argue if you will, but faith and facts don't really need each other Jan 16, 2008
Mattooner at Heart wrote on Jan 15, 2008 11:25 AM:" shumphreys uestion: Great comments. There is no doubt that Divine Sanction for an unjust/arbitrary act has been used frequently and (you read it here first) will likely be used over and over again. Every point that the two of you made is well thought out and goes right to the heart of the matter. ########## Im going to address all of the points and questions but I want to make sure were on common ground. I have no problem going deeper later... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
More of this story Jan 15, 2008
Scott wrote on Jan 14, 2008 2:36 PM:" Officer Willaford has a serious health problem, which appeared to have prompted the judge to consider the mitigating circumstances. Officer Willaford had a stellar career, previously, and was very straightforward when confronted with the evidence. ". Uncertain wrote on Jan 14, 2008 2:32 PM:" I wonder why the coverage is so huge because a city official was caught with Loritab. What if it had been cocaine or methamphetamine or a drug that was way more mind... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
McGehee sentence tossed out Jan 11, 2008
"The defendant's right to have a jury consider mitigating circumstances is a fundamental part of the jury's role in a capital sentencing case which this Court has stringently protected," Moody wrote. He said that had jurors heard the evidence, it "may have served as a basis for mercy for the jury to impose a sentence less than death.". (Newton County Times, AR)
Killer drivers could escape jail Jan 9, 2008
She said: "If someone in my family had been killed by a driver I wouldn't be satisfied for them to get a community sentence. "Obviously if there are some really persuasive mitigating circumstances then that could be reduced down to a community sentence. But we really do want to see the custodial sentence as the starting point. (BBC News -- UK)
Local police bashing leaves a bad taste Jan 9, 2008
Ty Bishop wrote on Jan 7, 2008 1:49 PM:" Thank you LCPD for all your hard work and commitment to your profession. There would probably be about three complaints on this thread if those whining had to list their real names. You were there. The media and whiners on this thread were not. You had to act on the information you had at the time. You had seconds to make a decision. The second guessers and whiners on this thread have had hours to contemplate their responses. You acted based on your... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Disgraced cloner seeks licence in comeback bid Jan 3, 2008
Aggravating factors will probably outweigh any mitigating circumstances in this matter. Fabrication damages all integrity that one had worked hard to achieve. (Nature News Service)
Man sentenced to life in prison but avoids death penalty Jan 1, 2008
The Clark County District Court jury weighed mitigating circumstances in deciding not to hand down the death penalty, including Rogers' difficult upbringing. Rogers spent time in foster care and lost an eye at the age of 15 in a drive-by shooting in California. (KRNV.com, NV)
The Sunday Sun Bowl Inside Scoop Dec 31, 2007
But forget the mitigating circumstances. Most people will remember how the Ducks finished, not why. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Patriot prudence Dec 27, 2007
I know there were mitigating circumstances -- notably, the death of Tony Dungy's son -- but the Colts never seemed the same after they were pulled back. They looked confused, out of synch and out of rhythm until the fourth quarter of the Steelers game -- and by then it was too late. (CBS News)
Connell makes initial court appearance Dec 20, 2007
To: Dohms family member wrote on Dec 19, 2007 5:45 PM:" I sympathize with why you would be upset, but, you obviously need to read the WI Statutes. There is no such statute ref. to anything called Murder, except for Felony Murder. That is causing someones death during the commission of a felony. Second degree intentional homicide, which is what you would be referring to, can only be reached through Mitigating Circumstances which do not exist in this case. If it cannot be proved that he tried to... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
