Directions that inform the jury of the sequence in which verdicts will be taken on alternative charges, and that use language such as 'you only need consider' the lesser alternative if not satisfied on the more serious charge, do not impermissibly dictate the sequence of deliberation when read in context of the whole charge and the issues at trial. Where the only contested issue was identification and the evidence of deliberate conduct was overwhelming, a finding of intentional rather than reckless intent was inevitable.
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