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Dangerous harm, etc., charged-verdict of wounding
Cap. 96, s. 131 · Revised Edition 2020
Upon an indictment charging the accused person with intentionally and unlawfully causing dangerous harm, maim or grievous harm, where it is alleged that he cut, stabbed, shot or wounded any other person, the jury may, if it is satisfied that the accused person is guilty of the cutting, stabbing, shooting or wounding but is not satisfied that he is guilty of the crime charged in the indictment, acquit him of the crime charged and convict him of intentionally and unlawfully causing a wound, and thereupon the accused person shall be liable to be punished in the same manner as if he had been convicted on an indictment for intentionally and unlawfully causing a wound.
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