Legal Question in Criminal Law in Mississippi
If motion paperwork has clerical errors, such as, name & social security # wrong, is that a "technicality" & grounds for dismissal?
Asked on 4/15/13, 9:43 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Timothy Matusheski
Law Offices of Timothy J. Matusheski
It depends on the clerical errors. Filing a complaint against the wrong person could be grounds for dismissal. You file an amended complaint or motion, but usually you must first obtain leave of court to do so.
Answered on 7/11/13, 5:50 am
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