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When did this 'lesser charges' thing start and is it in every state?
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07-10-2013, 10:27 PM
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Lesser charges are not always an option. The defense has to agree to let them be an option in most cases (I think).
Some states even allow for juries to say the law is wrong and give a not guilty verdict for that reason. (jury nullification)
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