“Included offense” means an offense which
     (a) Is established by proof of the same or less than all of the facts or a less culpable mental state (or both), than that which is required to establish the commission of the offense charged, or

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 720 ILCS 5/2-9

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

     (b) Consists of an attempt to commit the offense charged or an offense included therein.