Special mitigation for voluntary homicide requires confession, good behavior, and remorse; partial mitigation allowed only if these elements are met.

The court partially allowed the request for special mitigation of the sentence for voluntary homicide, rejecting arguments based solely on partial confession, prior good conduct, or non-sincere remorse. The prosecution contended that general prevention requires strict penalties, while the defense argued for leniency based on mitigating circumstances. The court ruled that without a full confession and genuine remorse, the statutory requirements for special mitigation are not satisfied, thus upholding the stricter penalty.