Change and Modification of the Legal Description of the Charge

Abstract

Changing and amending the legal description of the charge is a pivotal issue in the justice system, as it aims to ensure that legal texts are consistent with the acts attributed to the accused. This procedure forms part of the central role of the judiciary in achieving justice and ensuring the parties' right to a fair trial. Amending the legal description means reformulating the charge in a manner consistent with the evidence and facts established during the investigation or trial stages. This procedure may be necessary to adapt the charge to the elements of the legal crime, especially when new data are revealed that change the nature or circumstances of the crime.