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Victo Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Grand theft auto related charges

How are these written correctly? Where do the hyphens go? Can't recast.


1. grand theft auto charges

2. grand theft auto-related charges


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Hi Victo; It's hard to decipher out of context. What are the full sentences for these phrases?

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Hi Victo;

It's hard to decipher out of context. What are the full sentences for these phrases?
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He was guilty of grand theft auto charges.

I think the lawyer said that Mike will be up on grand theft auto-related charges.
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He was guilty of grand theft auto charges.

This one is incorrect. You can be guilty of grand theft auto. Stealing expensive cars is a crime. You are not guilty of the charges!

I think the lawyer said that Mike will be up on grand theft auto-related charges.
It's awkward, but OK for informal conversation. He will stand trial, charged with some offence related to
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He was up on grand theft auto charges.

Any hyphens in this, then?

Thanks!
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I would not use hyphens.
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