Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Objection to Charge — Formal Defect — Time for Objection

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes the mandatory requirement to object to formal defects in a charge immediately after the charge is read. Objections must be taken promptly and not later. The provision is mandatory and applies to both counsel and unrepresented accused persons. Failure to object promptly…

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