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fatal variance

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A quick definition of fatal variance:

Fatal variance is a legal term that refers to a difference between the charges made against a defendant and the evidence presented in court. If the variance is significant enough to deprive the defendant of fair notice or expose them to double jeopardy, it is considered fatal and can lead to a reversal of the conviction. In zoning law, a variance is an official permission to deviate from the requirements, either for construction and placement (area variance) or for use (use variance).

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A fatal variance is a difference or disparity between two statements or documents that should agree, especially in criminal procedure. It is a variance that either deprives the defendant of fair notice of the charges or exposes the defendant to the risk of double jeopardy. A fatal variance is grounds for reversing a conviction.

Examples:

  • If a charging instrument alleges that the defendant committed a crime on a specific date, but the evidence presented at trial shows that the crime was committed on a different date, it would be a fatal variance.
  • If a charging instrument alleges that the defendant committed a crime with a specific weapon, but the evidence presented at trial shows that a different weapon was used, it would be a fatal variance.

These examples illustrate how a fatal variance can occur in criminal cases when there is a difference between the allegations in the charging instrument and the proof presented at trial. Such a variance can be harmful to the defendant's right to a fair trial and can result in a reversal of the conviction.

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jackfrost11770
10:30
I just have massive issues with food lmfao tbh
10:30
yayyy plane soon
jackfrost11770
10:30
If I could just drink tasteless goo and get all my nutrients from it for the rest of my life I would
JumpySubsequentDolphin
10:30
TASTELESS GOO
10:30
jack my friend literally does that lol
jackfrost11770
10:30
I need the shit they had in that snow movie w Chris Evan's idc what it's made of
10:30
he drinks nutrient water and puts unflavored nutrient powders in plain water
texaslawhopefully
10:31
Good food is like one of the best parts of life
cumsock
10:31
tex give it a chance
jackfrost11770
10:31
I mean he's gonna die at like 25
jackfrost11770
10:31
I wish I could do that without consequence
texaslawhopefully
10:31
@cumsock: I have, it’s awful. The fish doesn’t even taste like fish man 😭
10:31
yeah his waist is snatched from doing that fr
JumpySubsequentDolphin
10:31
the windchill is almost -20 omfg
JumpySubsequentDolphin
10:31
BRRRRRR
@jackfrost11770: I am the same, I got a boo boo to my gallbladder so I get sick majority of the time I eat.
suddy
10:33
Soylent-maxxing
cumsock
10:33
@texaslawhopefully: do u like white fish normally i think its pollock
lilypadfrog
10:33
disordered eating will literally ruin your life and make you want to kill yourself. eating is good for you and being able to find pleasure in eating is an important part of having a fulfilling life I think
cleaning up my diet and paying more attention to what i put in my body has done wonders
texaslawhopefully
10:35
@cumsock: only really tilapia, but I prefer salmon
10:35
im with u jack, eating is a pain.
10:35
i love eating, too much
10:35
food is yummy
GreyCeaselessMammoth
10:35
I'm with curvy on this, it literally changed my life
suddy
10:36
Food is the primary joy in life
shaquilleoatmeal
10:36
i probs go over board w health, do a vitamin deficiency and nutrient level test quarterly
shaquilleoatmeal
10:36
which i highly recommend because youll know what to feed your body better
10:36
@shaquilleoatmeal: was anything surprising when u first had it done? ie way out of line?
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