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Crimes Act 1900
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146 Alternative verdict
If, on the trial of a person for an offence against section 144, the jury
is not satisfied that the person is guilty of that offence but is satisfied
that he or she is guilty of an offence against section 145, the jury may
acquit the person of the offence charged and find him or her guilty of
an offence against section 145.