Delaware Code Title 7 Sec. 1308 – Affidavit, complaint or indictment charging several offenses; proof
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Two or more offenses may be charged in the same affidavit, complaint or indictment. Proof as to a part of a bird, animal or fish shall be sufficient to sustain a charge to the whole of it. The violation of this part as to a number of animals, birds or fish may be charged in the same count, and punished as a separate offense as to each animal, bird or fish.
26 Del. Laws, c. 164, § ?13; Code 1915, § ?2402; Code 1935, § ?2862; 7 Del. C. 1953, § ?1308;
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 7 Sec. 1308
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.