Thread: When did this 'lesser charges' thing start and is it in every state?
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Old 07-10-2013, 11:53 PM  
mardigras
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Originally Posted by Mutt View Post
could argue that they are being tried twice simultaneously. of course the argument would fail i'm sure.
Yeah, kinda
In many cases I bet the defendant is thrilled they have the option of conviction on lesser charges.
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