Lesser included offenses are crimes that contain some but not all of the elements of a more serious crime.

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Lesser included offenses are crimes that have fewer elements than a more serious crime. For example, if a person is charged with murder (which requires intent), but the evidence only supports a charge of manslaughter (which does not require intent), manslaughter would be considered a lesser included offense of murder.

Lesser Included Offenses Are Crimes That Contain Some but Not