West Virginia Code 15-1E-79 – Conviction of lesser included offense
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An accused may be found guilty of an offense necessarily included in the offense charged or of an attempt to commit either the offense charged or an offense necessarily included therein.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 15-1E-79
- Offense: includes every act or omission for which a fine, forfeiture, or punishment is imposed by law. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10