Puerto Rico · Código Penal de Puerto Rico 2012 (Ley 146-2012)

Cód. Penal PR § 65: Circunstancias atenuantes

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute lists factors courts may consider to reduce criminal penalties, including the offender's lack of prior convictions, good character, age, mental/physical condition, acceptance of responsibility, cooperation with authorities, restitution, and efforts to prevent harm.

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