Q: Does the absence of the last name of the " Defendant" invalidate the complaint
A: Not necessarily. In Texas, you need to be readily identified in the information, but that can be by birth name, true name, nickname, or even name unknown and physical description. As long as you are identified in court as the same person alleged in the indictment, and the indictment is specific enough to notify you of the crime you are charged with, then it will be sufficient. However, in those cases where the information is not specific enough, an experienced criminal defense attorney will be able to move to have the information or indictment quashed. If you are concerned about this legal matter and are not currently represented by counsel, find a respected criminal defense firm in your area for a free consultation.
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