In what circumstances will the courts allow the prosecution to amend the criminal code to include an additional crime of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Anderson, 266 Cal.Rptr.3d 283, 470 P.3d 2, 9 Cal.5th 946 (Cal. 2020):
Based on People v. Sandoval (2006) 140 Cal.App.4th 111, 132134, 43 Cal.Rptr.3d 911, the Attorney General argues courts may apply the socalled informal amendment doctrine not just where it benefits the defendant but also to allow for the addition of greater crimes or additional enhancements. In Sandoval , the prosecution,
[266 Cal.Rptr.3d 294]
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