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N.C.G.S. § 15-170

Conviction for a less degree or an attempt.

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2026-08-08
Last verified
2026-08-09
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Upon the trial of any indictment the prisoner may be convicted of the crime charged therein or of a less degree of the same crime, or of an attempt to commit the crime so charged, or of an attempt to commit a less degree of the same crime. (1891, c. 205, s. 2; Rev., s. 3269; C.S., s. 4640.)

Reviewed 2026-08-09 · source_verified