Police Affidavit Amendment Rules

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In Pennsylvania, a police officer can amend an affidavit of probable cause before the preliminary hearing, provided the changes are supported by new evidence or clarifications and approved by the court. To challenge such amendments, you can file a motion to suppress the evidence obtained based on the amended affidavit, consult with a criminal defense attorney, and present your arguments during the preliminary hearing.

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Can a police officer go back and change an affidavit of probable cause
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Reading Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, a police officer can amend an affidavit of probable cause, but there are specific conditions and legal procedures:
- Amendments must be made before the preliminary hearing.
- Any changes must be supported with new evidence or clarifications.
- The court must approve the amendments.
Would you like information on how to challenge such amendments?
~Berks County Court of Common Pleas~
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Court Street, Reading, PA *
Website: www.co.berks.pa.us
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To challenge amendments to an affidavit of probable cause in Pennsylvania:
- You can file a motion to suppress the evidence obtained based on the amended affidavit.
- Consult with a criminal defense attorney to argue the lack of probable cause or procedural errors.
- Present your arguments during the preliminary hearing.
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