Accordingly, second-degree murder is the only crime for which Melton was charged. Perez argues Melton does not apply to him. He reasons that Melton's plea to second-degree murder, a level 2 felony, distinguishes that case from his. Thus, the defendant who enters a plea to an amended complaint is convicted with the crime charged, not a lesser included offense of the crime charged. Its application has been twice rejected in the context of a notice of appeal in a criminal case.
Attempted rape is a lesser included offense of rape.
Because Perez was originally charged with rape but ultimately convicted of attempted rape, Perez was convicted of a lesser included offense. The State focuses on the contractual nature of a plea bargain. Arranging a plea agreement is one of those adult rights. A plea agreement is akin to a contract. Both parties to the agreement are bound by its terms.