Question

B. Circumstances Affecting Criminal Liability - Aggravating Circumstances

Scenario:

John and Mark are long-time friends. One evening, they got into an argument while at a bar. The argument escalated into a physical brawl, with John hitting Mark multiple times, causing severe injuries. Mark was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery to treat his injuries.

It was later discovered that prior to the fight, John had consumed a significant amount of alcohol, impairing his judgment and increasing his aggressiveness. Additionally, John deliberately wore brass knuckles during the fight, which he used to inflict more harm on Mark.

Based on the given scenario, answer the following questions:

1. Identify and explain the aggravating circumstances in the scenario.
2. Discuss the legal implications of the aggravating circumstances on John's criminal liability.