{"id":34055,"date":"2025-10-10T16:24:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/special-aggravating-circumstances-in-sentencing\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T20:16:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:16:52","slug":"special-aggravating-circumstances-in-sentencing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/special-aggravating-circumstances-in-sentencing\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Aggravating Circumstances in Sentencing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Special aggravating circumstances in sentencing<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-besondere-erschwerungsgrunde-der-strafbemessung\" data-level=\"2\">Special aggravating circumstances in sentencing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-grundsatz\" data-level=\"2\">Principle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-rechtliche-bedeutung\" data-level=\"2\">Legal Significance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-beispiele-fur-erschwerungsgrunde\" data-level=\"2\">Examples of aggravating circumstances<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-berucksichtigung-in-der-praxis\" data-level=\"2\">Practical Considerations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-verhaltnis-zu-milderungsgrunden\" data-level=\"2\">Relationship to mitigating circumstances<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ihre-vorteile-mit-anwaltlicher-unterstutzung\" data-level=\"2\">Your Benefits with Legal Assistance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently Asked Questions \u2013 FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-besondere-erschwerungsgrunde-der-strafbemessung\">Special Aggravating Circumstances in Sentencing<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=33&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a7 33 StGB<\/a> lists special aggravating circumstances that can increase the sentence. These circumstances show that the act has a higher degree of guilt, recklessness, or social danger. The list is not exhaustive; other equivalent circumstances may also be considered. The crucial point is that the penalty reflects the individual responsibility of the perpetrator.   <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3019fe8e alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-32585033\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Special aggravating circumstances increase the sentence if they negatively highlight the injustice of the act or the personality of the perpetrator. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=33&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a7 33 StGB<\/a> serves to fairly grade within the statutory penalty framework and ensures that more serious forms of an offense are punished more severely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-45819ab6\"><picture>\n\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Besondere-Erschwerungsgruende-der-Strafbemessung-352x198.webp\" >\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-picture-small\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Besondere-Erschwerungsgruende-der-Strafbemessung.webp\" alt=\"\u00a7 33 StGB (German Criminal Code) names circumstances that increase the sentence. Learn when courts consider acts to be particularly aggravating.\" >\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grundsatz\">Principle<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The special aggravating circumstances supplement the general principles of sentencing according to \u00a7 32 StGB. They describe circumstances that increase the injustice of the act and thus justify a stricter penalty. The judge must expressly name these factors in his reasoning and comprehensibly explain their significance for the extent of the penalty. The guilt of the perpetrator always remains decisive.   <\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/en\/about-us\/sebastian-riedlmair\/\" title=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/sr100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Sebastian Riedlmair<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Attorneys<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eErschwerungsgr\u00fcnde sind kein starres Schema \u2013 sie zeigen, wie sehr eine Tat die Grenzen gesellschaftlicher Verantwortung \u00fcberschreitet.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rechtliche-bedeutung\">Legal Significance<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The enumeration of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=33&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a7 33 StGB<\/a> is demonstrative. This means that it shows typical cases without excluding others. Comparable circumstances not expressly mentioned may also be assessed as aggravating if they increase the injustice in a similar way. The aggravating circumstances can relate to the injustice of the attitude (reprehensible motives), the injustice of the action (manner of the act), or the injustice of the result (severity of the consequences).   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beispiele-fur-erschwerungsgrunde\">Examples of Aggravating Circumstances<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>multiple or repeated commission of the act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>previous convictions for similar offenses or relapse due to harmful inclination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>incitement or leading participation in a joint act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>commission of the act out of racist, xenophobic, or extremist motives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cruel or particularly agonizing commission of the act<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>exploitation of the victim&#8217;s defenselessness or helplessness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>act committed by abusing authority or trust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>commission during imprisonment or despite ongoing probation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These circumstances show an increased degree of criminal energy or moral reprehensibility. They elevate the act above the average of comparable offenses. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-berucksichtigung-in-der-praxis\">Practical Considerations<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The court examines on a case-by-case basis which aggravating factors are present and how they are to be weighted in relation to any mitigating circumstances. Aggravating circumstances must not be used twice if they are already part of the offense. A comprehensible justification is mandatory; mere general references are not sufficient.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, recidivism, acts of violence against the defenseless, and ideologically motivated actions play a major role. These circumstances show an increased endangerment of the general public and significantly influence the sentence. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verhaltnis-zu-milderungsgrunden\">Relationship to Mitigating Circumstances<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=33&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a7 33 StGB<\/a> is closely related to \u00a7 34 StGB, which in turn regulates the special mitigating circumstances. The court must therefore carefully weigh the aggravating and mitigating circumstances against each other and clearly disclose this weighing in its statement of reasons for the judgment. In this way, it should be ensured that the imposed penalty corresponds to the individual guilt of the perpetrator in an appropriate manner and at the same time unfolds both special preventive and general preventive effects.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ihre-vorteile-mit-anwaltlicher-unterstutzung\">Your Benefits with Legal Assistance<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A criminal proceeding is a significant burden for those affected. Serious consequences threaten right from the start \u2013 from coercive measures such as house searches or arrests, to entries in the criminal register, to custodial or monetary penalties. Errors in the initial phase, such as thoughtless statements or insufficient preservation of evidence, often cannot be corrected later. Economic risks such as claims for damages or procedural costs can also be substantial.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specialized criminal defense ensures that your rights are protected from the outset. It provides security in dealing with the police and public prosecutor&#8217;s office, protects against self-incrimination, and creates the basis for a clear defense strategy. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our law firm:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>examines whether and to what extent the accusation is legally sustainable,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>accompanies you through investigation proceedings and main hearing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ensures legally sound applications, statements, and procedural steps,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>assists in defending against or settling civil law claims,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>protects your rights and interests vis-\u00e0-vis the court, public prosecutor&#8217;s office, and victims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eMachen Sie <strong>keine inhaltlichen Aussagen ohne vorherige R\u00fccksprache mit Ihrer Verteidigung<\/strong>. Sie haben jederzeit das Recht zu schweigen und eine Anw\u00e4ltin oder einen Anwalt beizuziehen. Dieses Recht gilt bereits bei der ersten polizeilichen Kontaktaufnahme. Erst nach <strong>Akteneinsicht<\/strong> l\u00e4sst sich kl\u00e4ren, ob und welche Einlassung sinnvoll ist.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions \u2013 FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-63d9d2fb uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/harlander-partner.eu\\\/en\\\/criminal-law\\\/special-aggravating-circumstances-in-sentencing\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are special aggravating circumstances according to \\u00a7 33 StGB?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Special aggravating circumstances are circumstances that make an act more serious, for example, because it was committed out of particularly reprehensible motives, was directed against the defenseless, or occurred during imprisonment.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the list in \\u00a7 33 StGB exhaustive?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. The enumeration in \\u00a7 33 StGB is demonstrative. This means that the court may also consider other equivalent circumstances if they increase the injustice of the act in a similar way.  \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How are aggravating circumstances taken into account in criminal proceedings?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The court examines which aggravating circumstances are present as part of the sentencing and must expressly name them in the judgment. They usually lead to a higher sentence. \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What role does the prohibition of double use play in aggravating circumstances?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The prohibition of double use prevents a circumstance from being taken into account several times to the detriment of the perpetrator. 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Characteristics such as recklessness, indifference to legally protected values, or a consolidated criminal attitude can increase the sentence if they are reflected in the act. \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How can a defense react to aggravating circumstances?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"An experienced criminal defense can challenge inadmissible or overvalued aggravating circumstances, emphasize mitigating circumstances, and thus achieve a just, guilt-appropriate sentence.\"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq33-q1 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What are special aggravating circumstances according to \u00a7 33 StGB?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Special aggravating circumstances are circumstances that make an act more serious, for example, because it was committed out of particularly reprehensible motives, was directed against the defenseless, or occurred during imprisonment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq33-q2 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Is the list in \u00a7 33 StGB exhaustive?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>No. The enumeration in \u00a7 33 StGB is demonstrative. This means that the court may also consider other equivalent circumstances if they increase the injustice of the act in a similar way.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq33-q3 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">How are aggravating circumstances taken into account in criminal proceedings?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The court examines which aggravating circumstances are present as part of the sentencing and must expressly name them in the judgment. They usually lead to a higher sentence. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq33-q4 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What role does the prohibition of double use play in aggravating circumstances?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The prohibition of double use prevents a circumstance from being taken into account several times to the detriment of the perpetrator. If an aggravating circumstance is already part of the offense, it must not be used again in sentencing. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq33-q5 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Can personal characteristics of the perpetrator also have an aggravating effect?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. Characteristics such as recklessness, indifference to legally protected values, or a consolidated criminal attitude can increase the sentence if they are reflected in the act. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq33-q6 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">How can a defense react to aggravating circumstances?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>An experienced criminal defense can challenge inadmissible or overvalued aggravating circumstances, emphasize mitigating circumstances, and thus achieve a just, guilt-appropriate sentence.<\/p><\/div><\/div><a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Special Aggravating Circumstances in Sentencing \u00a7 33 StGB lists special aggravating circumstances that can increase the sentence. 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