context: Second, the jury's role was only advisory; the judge could disregard the jury's sentencing recommendation, but had to explain his reasoning if he did.
source: The trial judge must independently reweigh the aggravating factors against the mitigating factors.
reference_original: El juez de instrucción debe sopesar de nuevo de manera independiente los factores agravantes contra los factores mitigantes.
reference_flipped: La jueza de instrucción debe sopesar de nuevo de manera independiente los factores agravantes contra los factores mitigantes.