Which of the following is NOT part of the sentencing phase of a capital murder trial?
A) Determining whether the defendant is likely to commit further violent crimes and is a threat to society
B) Deciding whether the defendant actually caused, intended to cause, or anticipated that a human life would be taken
C) Deciding on whether mitigating circumstances warrant a sentence of life imprisonment rather than death
D) Deciding on the guilt or innocence of the defendant
E) Listening to testimony about the defendant's prior convictions, if any
Answer: D
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