What might be considered an aggravating factor in determining a harsher sentence for an offender?
The crime was nonviolent.
The offender has no prior criminal history.
The victim was a child.
The offender has shown remorse.
The crime was committed while the offender was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
The crime was premeditated and had deliberate cruelty.
The offender committed the crime as part of a gang or criminal organization.
The offender has a history of similar offenses or is a repeat offender.
The crime was committed in a particularly heinous or brutal manner.
The crime was motivated by hate or prejudice.
The offender used excessive force or extreme violence.
The offender targeted a vulnerable or defenseless victim.
The crime caused significant physical or emotional harm to the victim.
The offender abused a position of trust or authority.