Fatal Variance
Definition
A difference between the language of an indictment and the proof presented at trial that deprives a defendant of adequate notice of the charges against him or impairs his ability to prepare effectively for trial.
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A difference between the language of an indictment and the proof presented at trial that deprives a defendant of adequate notice of the charges against him or impairs his ability to prepare effectively for trial.