While the jury may reach a verdict on the guilt or innocence of the defendant on the original charge, they do not have the option to decide on the degree of the offence.

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Juries can indeed decide on the degree of the offense in certain cases, especially in crimes like murder where there are different degrees (e.g., first-degree, second-degree) based on the circumstances surrounding the crime.

While the Jury May Reach a Verdict on the Guilt