Legal Term
Alternative Charge
A back-up charge in addition to the main charge against the accused. For example, a murder charge accompanied by an alternative charge of manslaughter.
Source Information
Source
🏛️ Queensland Courts
Licence
Crown Copyright (State of Queensland) — All Rights Reserved
Category
General
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