31.   Hayes chances of attending USC would be greatly enhanced if he could get the charges reduced.

32.   He pleaded innocent to the theft charge, and his attorney is attempting to get the charge reduced to a misdemeanor.

33.   However, a magistrate reduced the charges to misdemeanor simple battery.

34.   If speeds are too high, charges may be reduced.

35.   In addition, increasing competition will force banks to try to attract more customers by reducing their charges.

36.   In counties where pilot projects have reduced hospital charges for childbirth, the percentage of hospital deliveries has more than doubled.

37.   In November, a lack of witnesses also forced Chelan County prosecutors to reduce charges against another defendant to a misdemeanor and accept a guilty plea.

38.   It could also prove troublesome if Simpson attempts to get the charges reduced by pleading guilty with a mitigating circumstance.

39.   Keep in mind that you can often avoid or reduce the charges for wear and tear.

40.   Later the officer told the woman that he would try to have the charges reduced if she would meet with him privately.