QUESTION
How accurate does the info on a Police Criminal Complaint have to be?
Asked on Mar 21st, 2015 on Criminal Law - Pennsylvania
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The Police Criminal Complaint's lead charge for states at about 0046 the defendant was found to be in personal possession of marijuana and on the Affidavit of probable cause states they were dispatched at about 0049 arrived on scene 0101. Is this a error in paper work if so how and when do I address this matter?
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Minor discrepancies in police reports will not get a case dismissed. The police can be questioned at any hearing on these mistakes and be given the opportunity to correct them. If their testimony does not correct them or leads to more inconsistencies, it will help the defense win the trial.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2015 at 12:33 PM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900