Aggravating factors

There are many different aggravating factors that can exacerbate a situation or make it more difficult. Some common aggravating factors include:

- Previous criminal history
- Use of a weapon
- Harm to a vulnerable victim (such as a child or elderly person)
- Violent behavior
- Multiple offenses
- Lack of remorse or accountability
- Threatening behavior
- Intoxication or drug use during the offense
- Continuation of criminal behavior despite previous convictions
- Planning or premeditation of the offense
- Involvement of others in the offense
- Blatant disregard for the law or authority

These aggravating factors can be taken into consideration by judges and juries when determining sentencing or the seriousness of a crime.