Can you be convicted of something you wasn't charged for?

Generally, you cannot be convicted of a crime for which you were not formally charged. The legal system requires that individuals be informed of the specific charges against them to ensure their right to a fair trial. However, there are exceptions in some jurisdictions, such as when lesser included offenses are considered during a trial for a greater charge. Nonetheless, any conviction must stem from charges that were brought forward and properly adjudicated.