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* There is anything the accused could demonstrate to cause the Crown to soften its position; and / or | * There is anything the accused could demonstrate to cause the Crown to soften its position; and / or | ||
* A delay of the hearing would be advantageous to the accused. | * A delay of the hearing would be advantageous to the accused. | ||
Consider any mitigating or aggravating factors. The following are some mitigating factors: | |||
3. Consider any mitigating or aggravating factors. The following are some mitigating factors: | |||
* Early plea of guilt; | * Early plea of guilt; | ||
* Pre-trial custody attributed to this offence; | * Pre-trial custody attributed to this offence; | ||
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* Loss of employment or loss of license (if there was a driving offence) or other events which have caused hardship to the accused. | * Loss of employment or loss of license (if there was a driving offence) or other events which have caused hardship to the accused. | ||
4. Consider the facts of the offence as it relates to our client: | |||
* The accused person's role in the offence (i.e., follower or under the influence of others); | * The accused person's role in the offence (i.e., follower or under the influence of others); | ||
* Offence was the result of a spontaneous event; | * Offence was the result of a spontaneous event; | ||
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* Any changes made by the accused such as counselling or other treatment. | * Any changes made by the accused such as counselling or other treatment. | ||
5. Collect reference letters or letters of employment. Make 2 copies of each and confirm with the writers of the letter that the letters are authentic. The letters must state that the writer is aware of the criminal charges. | |||
==Procedure (after the Crown has made submissions)== | ==Procedure (after the Crown has made submissions)== | ||