Lesser included offenses are lesser degrees of the same crime. So, 1st Degree Murder's lesser included offenses (in some jurisdictions) are 2nd Degree Murder, voluntary manslaughter, etc.

Yes. There may lesser included infractions which exist in an administrative setting just as there are in a criminal prosecution setting. It is not necessary that a criminal offense be committed to have lesser included infractions.

If the jury was instructed on murder, and all the lesser included offenses, but chose to convict of the most serious one, it obviously WAS considered, and they rejected it.

The phrase encompasses ALL of the other crimes which COULD be charged with the offense (i.e.:possession of a prohibited weapon - possession of an-unregistered firearm - carrying a ocncealed weapon - etc- etc).

First Offense: Class C: $0-$500

Alcohol Awareness Course

20-40 hours community service relating to alcohol education

60 days TDL suspension (ALR)

30 days not eligible for occupational license

Cannot be lesser included offense of DWI

Second Offense: Class C: $-$500

Alcohol Awareness Course (Judge's Option)

40-60 hours community service relating to alcohol education

120 days TDL suspension (ALR)

90 days not eligible for occupational license

Cannot be lesser included offense of DWI

Third Offense: 180 days TDL suspension (ALR)

(Under 17) Not eligible for occupational license for entire suspension period

Not eligible for deferred adjudication

Cannot be lesser included offense of DWI

Juvenile Court - Delinquent Conduct; or

Criminal Court - Adjudicated as an adult

Third Offense: Class B - $500-$2,000 and/or

(17 or Older) Confinement in jail up to 180 days.

180 days TDL suspension (ALR)

Not eligible for occupational license for entire suspension period

Not eligible for deferred disposition

Cannot be lesser included offense of DWI