Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 37.08

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 37.08 - Conviction of Lesser Included Offense

In a prosecution for an offense with lesser included offenses, the jury may find the defendant not guilty of the greater offense, but guilty of any lesser included offense.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 37.08

Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 972, ch. 399, Sec. 2(A), eff. 1/1/1974.

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.