CPL 200.30 · Article 200. Indictment and Related Instruments
Indictment; duplicitous counts prohibited
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§ 200.30 Indictment; duplicitous counts prohibited.
1. Each count of an indictment may charge one offense only.
2. For purpose of this section, a statutory provision which defines the offense named in the title thereof by providing, in different subdivisions or paragraphs, different ways in which such named offense may be committed, defines a separate offense in each such subdivision or paragraph, and a count of an indictment charging such named offense which, without specifying or clearly indicating the particular subdivision or paragraph of the statutory provision, alleges facts which would support a conviction under more than one such subdivision or paragraph, charges more than one offense.
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