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In response to "The jury can still find him guilty of manslaughter even if they find him not guilty of murder, right?" by Inigo

He's charged with second degree murder. I don't think they can find him guilty of a lesser charge, can they? -- nm

Posted by mara Jul 3 '13, 10:55

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yes, the jury is allowed to consider the lesser-included offense here -- nm - charlie Jul 3, 10:56 1
- Ah, I didn't realize it was included. -- nm - mara Jul 3, 10:57
B2 says they could. -- nm - Strongbad Jul 3, 10:56

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