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Jemini_6

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Washington
Is a defense attorney legally able to add a lesser charge without prior consent of client during trial?
 


BOR

Senior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Washington
Is a defense attorney legally able to add a lesser charge without prior consent of client during trial?
Some states, the Prosecutor needs the defense's permission to include a "lesser included offense".

I do not know if the defendant's permission is needed? Ask him or her the what the appropriate law is.
 

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