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lesser offense error in Georgia

10 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1938–2013 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Georgia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Bell v. Stategreen
ga · 1982 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1988–1996
2 sentences

1996Accordingly, where, as here, the State seeks to prosecute a defendant for two offenses in a single prosecution, “one of which is *47 included in the other, and the defendant receives a mistrial on the greater offense, the remaining conviction of the lesser offense does not bar retrial of the greater offense.” Bell v. State, 249 Ga. 644, 647 (3) ( 292 SE2d 402 ) (1982).

1996Accordingly, where, as here, the State seeks to prosecute a defendant for two offenses in a single prosecution, “one of which is *47 included in the other, and the defendant receives a mistrial on the greater offense, the remaining conviction of the lesser offense does not bar retrial of the greater offense.” Bell v. State, 249 Ga. 644, 647 (3) ( 292 SE2d 402 ) (1982).

12
Taylor v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See also Taylor v. State, 238 Ga. App. 753 ( 520 SE2d 267 ) (1999).

2013See also Taylor v. State, 238 Ga. App. 753 ( 520 SE2d 267 ) (1999).

11
State v. LeMaygreen
gactapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See also State v. LeMay, 186 Ga. App. 146 (1) ( 367 SE2d 61 ) (1988).

1996See also State v. LeMay, 186 Ga. App. 146 (1) ( 367 SE2d 61 ) (1988).

11
Daniel v. Stategreen
ga · 1981 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See Daniel v. State, 248 Ga. 271 (1) ( 282 SE2d 314 ) (1981) (failure to charge on a lesser offense is not error, in the absence of a written request).

1995See Daniel v. State, 248 Ga. 271 (1) ( 282 SE2d 314 ) (1981) (failure to charge on a lesser offense is not error, in the absence of a written request).

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Georgia. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Rower v. State green
ga · 1996
1 sentence

2013We rejected defendant’s argument, holding: “[Wjhere, as here, the State seeks to prosecute a defendant for two offenses in a single prosecution, ‘one of which is included in the other, and the defendant receives a mistrial on the greater offense, the remaining conviction of the lesser offense does not bar retrial of the greater offense.’ ” Id. at 46-47 .

12013–2013
Dixon v. State green
ga · 2004
2 sentences

2004Webb contends that he should have been sentenced on the lesser offense under the principle of “lenity.” This principle, discussed in Dixon v. State, 278 Ga. 4 ( 596 SE2d 147 ) (2004), applies when two statutes governing the same conduct are conflicting “with respect to their prescribed punishments.” Id. at 7 (1) (d).

2004Webb contends that he should have been sentenced on the lesser offense under the principle of “lenity.” This principle, discussed in Dixon v. State, 278 Ga. 4 ( 596 SE2d 147 ) (2004), applies when two statutes governing the same conduct are conflicting “with respect to their prescribed punishments.” Id. at 7 (1) (d).

12004–2004
White v. State green
ga · 1979
2 sentences

1982Pretermitting the question of whether appellant can raise on appeal to a charge given by the court where at trial he expressly stated, in response to a question by the court, that he had no objections or exceptions (See White v. State, 243 Ga. 250 ( 253 SE2d 694 )), we will address the issue of whether the jury’s finding of the lesser offense was error.

1982Pretermitting the question of whether appellant can raise on appeal to a charge given by the court where at trial he expressly stated, in response to a question by the court, that he had no objections or exceptions (See White v. State, 243 Ga. 250 ( 253 SE2d 694 )), we will address the issue of whether the jury’s finding of the lesser offense was error.

11982–1982
State v. Stonaker green
ga · 1976
2 sentences

1976State v. Stonaker, 236 Ga. 1 ( 222 SE2d 354 ).

1976State v. Stonaker, 236 Ga. 1 ( 222 SE2d 354 ).

11976–1976
Russell v. Southern Railway Co. green
gactapp · 1935
2 sentences

1976Dutton v. State, 228 Ga. 850 ( 188 SE2d 794 ); Knight v. State, 52 Ga. App. 199 ( 182 SE 684 ). 5.

1976Dutton v. State, 228 Ga. 850 ( 188 SE2d 794 ); Knight v. State, 52 Ga. App. 199 ( 182 SE 684 ). 5.

11976–1976
Knight v. State green
gactapp · 1935
2 sentences

1976Dutton v. State, 228 Ga. 850 ( 188 SE2d 794 ); Knight v. State, 52 Ga. App. 199 ( 182 SE 684 ). 5.

1976Dutton v. State, 228 Ga. 850 ( 188 SE2d 794 ); Knight v. State, 52 Ga. App. 199 ( 182 SE 684 ). 5.

11976–1976
Dutton v. State green
ga · 1972
2 sentences

1976Dutton v. State, 228 Ga. 850 ( 188 SE2d 794 ); Knight v. State, 52 Ga. App. 199 ( 182 SE 684 ). 5.

1976Dutton v. State, 228 Ga. 850 ( 188 SE2d 794 ); Knight v. State, 52 Ga. App. 199 ( 182 SE 684 ). 5.

11976–1976
Harris v. State green
gactapp · 1947
2 sentences

1975Harris v. State, 75 Ga. App. 199 (2) ( 43 SE2d 110 ).

1975Harris v. State, 75 Ga. App. 199 (2) ( 43 SE2d 110 ).

11975–1975
Jackson v. State green
ga · 1893
2 sentences

1938While it is true that the offense of assault with intent to rape does not necessarily include the offense of assault and battery (Watkins v. State, 68 Ga. 832 ; Jackson v. State, 91 Ga. 322 , 18 S. E. 132 ), yet an indictment for such offense may so describe tire manner of its commission as to contain allegations essential to constitute a charge of the lesser crime of assault and battery.

1938While it is true that the offense of assault with intent to rape does not necessarily include the offense of assault and battery (Watkins v. State, 68 Ga. 832 ; Jackson v. State, 91 Ga. 322 , 18 S. E. 132 ), yet an indictment for such offense may so describe tire manner of its commission as to contain allegations essential to constitute a charge of the lesser crime of assault and battery.

11938–1938
Watson v. State green
ga · 1902
2 sentences

1938In order to justify a conviction of a lesser offense under this principle, it “must either necessarily be included in a general charge of the greater; or if it may or may not be, then the averments of the indictment describing the manner in which the greater offense was committed must contain allegations essential to constitute a charge of the lesser.” Watson v. State, 116 Ga. 607 ( 43 S. E. 32 ).

1938In order to justify a conviction of a lesser offense under this principle, it “must either necessarily be included in a general charge of the greater; or if it may or may not be, then the averments of the indictment describing the manner in which the greater offense was committed must contain allegations essential to constitute a charge of the lesser.” Watson v. State, 116 Ga. 607 ( 43 S. E. 32 ).

11938–1938
Watkins v. State green
ga · 1882
1 sentence

1938While it is true that the offense of assault with intent to rape does not necessarily include the offense of assault and battery (Watkins v. State, 68 Ga. 832 ; Jackson v. State, 91 Ga. 322 , 18 S. E. 132 ), yet an indictment for such offense may so describe tire manner of its commission as to contain allegations essential to constitute a charge of the lesser crime of assault and battery.

11938–1938

Where else courts name it

MS 96 (1989–2024) TX 61 (1990–2025) MI 46 (1968–2026) CA 33 (1959–2024) MO 29 (1970–2023) CO 21 (1978–2026) IL 18 (1978–2024) TN 18 (1994–2026) FL 12 (1961–2024) NE 12 (1978–2024) IN 12 (1979–2014) KS 11 (1972–2024) GA 10 (1938–2013) WA 10 (1977–2025) OK 9 (2003–2020) NC 8 (1972–2022) DC 8 (1975–2015) NM 6 (1991–2011) MD 5 (1989–1992) AK 5 (1976–2006) AR 4 (1986–2019) UT 4 (1932–2015) WY 3 (1981–1992) OH 3 (1984–2011) OR 3 (1975–1978) MN 3 (1980–2005) DE 3 (1992–2021) PA 3 (1977–2017) AZ 3 (1984–2025) KY 3 (1991–2023) MT 2 (1983–1999) NJ 2 (1954–1954)

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