Prosecutors cite five legal arguments to support decision to seek death penalty . Karen Levey , the court public information officer , could not confirm that Judge Belvin Perry Jr. received a copy of the notice . Case : Death occurred during aggravated sexual abuse , was ` ` heinous , atrocious '' Document : She was under 12 , Anthony held position of custodial authority over her . If Anthony is convicted of killing Caylee , jurors have to weigh guilt against mitigators .
Prosecutors cite five legal arguments to support decision to seek death penalty . Case : Death occurred during aggravated sexual abuse , was ` ` heinous , atrocious '' Document : She was under 12 , Anthony held position of custodial authority over her . If Anthony is convicted of killing Caylee , jurors have to weigh guilt against mitigators .