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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 168. “Included offense” means an offense that:
(1) is established by proof of the same material elements or less than all the material elements required to establish the commission of the offense charged;
(2) consists of an attempt to commit the offense charged or an offense otherwise included therein; or
(3) differs from the offense charged only in the respect that a less serious harm or risk of harm to the same person, property, or public interest, or a lesser kind of culpability, is required to establish its commission.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure § 35-31.5-2-168 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure/in-code-sect-35-31-5-2-168/
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