Court Opinion

ID: 9741041
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-26 20:48:34.860728+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T07:24:21.843353
License: Public Domain

Williams, J.
(concurring). I concur with the majority opinion, but would make an additional comment. Since the information here arguably covered the elements of the cognate offense, the following question does not arise in this case, but I believe because of its relevance should be spoken to. I am concerned that the information must give notice of the cognate offense either in the original form or, if amendment is possible, in the amended information. If amendment is allowed, I would further be concerned whether or not there was such surprise that defendant should be entitled to an adjournment or, in an extreme situation, the court might feel that the charge so changed the complexion of the case that the defendant would not have been permitted to fairly develop his case and defend himself and thus would be denied a fair trial.