/kənˈvɪkʃən ʌv lɛs ˈɔfɛns/ – Phrase
Definition: công nhận có tội nhẹ hơn so với tội bị quy kết trong bản cáo trạng hay trong lời tố giác.
A more thorough explanation: “Conviction of a lesser offense” refers to a situation in criminal law where a defendant is found guilty of a crime that is less serious than the original charge brought against them. This typically occurs when the prosecution and defense negotiate a plea deal or when the jury finds the defendant guilty of a lesser included offense during a trial.
Example: The defendant’s conviction of the lesser offense of reckless driving instead of the original charge of vehicular manslaughter was a result of plea negotiations.