When there are extenuating circumstances in relation to the commission of a crime, the punishment may be mitigated.[This Article Wholly Amended on Dec. 8, 2020]
Laws › Criminal Act › SECTION 2 Determination of Punishment
Criminal Act — Article 53 (Discretionary Mitigation)
형법 제53조
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