Assuming Mayo is found guilty at trial, the most appropriate sentence from the standpoint of a prosecutor would be a lengthy prison sentence, such as a life sentence without parole. This can be attributed to how prosecuting attorneys often attempt to convince the judge that an accused befits a severe punishment for the crime committed. On the other hand, the defense attorney representing Mayo would argue for a more lenient sentence, such as imprisonment for a term of not more than 30 years with parole. A defense attorney serves the interests of the client, and arguing for a more lenient sentence is key. It can be argued that there would be a mandatory minimum sentence at issue in this case. A mandatory-minimum sentence affects broad categories of crimes, including repeat offenders and many drug crimes. Some cases of mandatory-minimum sentencing target offenses committed while possessing or using deadly weapons. Mayo’s case involved the use of a deadly weapon, the gun. Using mandatory sentencing guidelines ensure fair sentencing for crimes for the guilty since they help guarantee that defendants, especially those who commit similar crimes as well as have similar criminal backgrounds, receive similar sentences (Warner et al., 2018). I believe that there is an appealable issue for Mayo’s attorney to file. Stand your ground law entitles a person to the right of self-defense, such as through the use of deadly force. In the appeal, it will make sense to argue that Mayo believed that such force was necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm based on the circumstances permitted under stand your ground law (Thomson Reuters, 2019). Under the circumstances permitted according to stand your ground law, using deadly force may be unjustified if the person retreats or stops a threatening behavior. Mayo was justified in standing his ground; he did not have to try to get away before resorting to reasonable, even deadly force (Fair, 2014).   Referencee Fair, M. (2014). Dare defend: Standing for stand your ground. Law and Psychology Review, 38, 153. Lawrence, A. (2015, June). Making sense of sentencing: State systems and policies. Washington, DC: National Conference of State Legislatures. Prince, J., & Thompson, A. (2015). The inalienable right to stand your ground. St. Thomas Law Review, 27(1), 32. Thomson Reuters. (2019). North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 14. Criminal Law § 14-51.3. Use of force in defense of person; relief from criminal or civil liability. Retrieved from https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-14-criminal-law/nc-gen-st-sect-14-51-3.html