3.4. When there are Lesser Included Crimes or Attempts Download Free Print-Only PDF OR Purchase Interactive PDF Version of this Form
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3.4 WHEN THERE ARE LESSER INCL UDED CRIMES OR ATTEMPTS In considering the evidence, you should consider the possibility that although the evidence may not convince you that [name of defendant] committed the main [crime[s]] of which [name of defendant is accu] sed, there may be evidence that [name of defendant] committed other acts that would constitute a lesser included crime. Therefore, if you decide that the main accusation has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt, you will next need to decide if [name of defendant] is guilty of any lesser included crime. The lesser crimes indicated in the definition of [crime charged] are: