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Chapter XII Reduction of Punishment in Light of Extenuating Circumstances

第十二章 酌量減軽

Punishment may be reduced in light of the extenuating circumstances of a crime.

犯罪の情状に酌量すべきものがあるときは、その刑を減軽することができる。

Even if the punishment is aggravated or reduced in accordance with a statute, it may be reduced in light of circumstances.

法律上刑を加重し、又は減軽する場合であっても、酌量減軽をすることができる。

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