21.   Although admitting the other charges, Rose has vigorously denied this allegation.

22.   But the grand jury also rejected the lesser charge of recklessness contained in second-degree manslaughter.

23.   But the various charges did not mask a difficult environment for Ford.

24.   But the grand jury, having heard evidence presented by Lewis, returned the lesser charge.

25.   Cameron dismissed that charge in exchange for his guilty pleas to the other charges.

26.   Cheng wanted the wounding charge reduced or made concurrent with the other charges.

27.   Christian Brando ultimately pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter.

28.   Despite admitting that he financed the drug deal with Morris, he was allowed to plead to the lesser charge.

29.   Defense attorneys also hope the jury will be allowed to consider the lesser charge of murder, which has a punishment range of five years to life in prison.

30.   Drunken driving and resisting arrest are misdemeanors, and the other charges are less serious offenses called violations.