Wright v Nicholson [1969] QB 38 – S 123 MCA.
- material averment? – amendment of date in information.
- it depends on facts whether variance between charge and evidence requires an amendment.
- opportunity to provide alibi may mean information should be amended and case adjourned.
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Related case digests
- R v Dossi [1918] 13 Cr App R 158 - S 123 MCA.
- date specified in a charge is not a material averment unless an essential part of the offence. - date in a charge need not be the actual date of offending unless time (date) is of the essence.