Kilgore has argued his client tragically forgot his child in the car . NEW : The defense attorney says the charges reflect the ` ` state 's range of theories '' District attorney says he will decide whether to pursue death penalty within weeks . Grand jury charges Justin ##e Harris with 8 counts , including murder , in hot car death . Charges allege Harris ' 22-month - old son , Cooper , ` ` cruel , excessive physical pain ''
NEW : The defense attorney says the charges reflect the ` ` state 's range of theories '' District attorney says he will decide whether to pursue death penalty within weeks . Grand jury charges Justin ##e Harris with 8 counts , including murder , in hot car death . Charges allege Harris ' 22-month - old son , Cooper , ` ` cruel , excessive physical pain ''