Alternative charge

A charge (of a criminal offence) which is less serious than another charge, based on the same facts. If the accused is found not guilty of the more serious charge, the evidence may be enough to prove they are guilty of the alternative charge. For example, a person who is charged with murder may be charged with the alternative charge of manslaughter.

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