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25. Meaning of alternative charge

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Charges may be laid in the alternative where the allegations in the particulars are considered capable of supporting a finding of guilty of —

(a)

one of several offences; or

(b)

a particular offence but, failing proof of one or more elements of that offence, another offence,and only by trial may the actual offence, if any, be determined.

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