Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
amend complaint
After defendant in a criminal matther has entered a plea of not guilty can the prosecutor amend the complaint.
Asked on 3/05/09, 4:45 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jacek W. Lentz
Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz
Re: amend complaint
Generally speaking, yes. Complaint can be amended any time except in a felony matter after Preliminary Hearing where any additional charges would not be supported by the evidence in the Preliminary Hearing transcript.
Hope this helps,
Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.
310.273.1361
www.lentzlawfirm.com
Answered on 3/05/09, 1:14 pm
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