My summons and complaint has incorrect information on it, does it change anything?

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I recently was caught shoplifting, the police were called, and i received a "Uniform summons and complaint / penalty assessment" which states I am to appear in court tomorrow. Now I didn't notice until just now but some of the information on the summons is incorrect. For example, my full name is Josef William Tripp-Strcich, however the summons says my first name is Strcich, my middle name is Josef, and last name is Tripp. My address shows my old address which is still on my drivers license, its not up to date. And finally under the description it says "stole a $27 dollar extension cord" when i am 100% certain it was priced at $12.99. I know the difference is small, and i'm not dumb enough to skip court because of this, i was just curious, does this incorrect info change anything at all?

2 Attorney Answers

No, it changes nothing. You are right that you have to go to court and the charges will proceed. They will just correct any errors. They still have to prove their case and you have to defend.

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