Is it legal for the officer, or another person of the court, to make changes to a citation after signed by both parties?

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by Grant St. Jullian III

June 15, 2016

Asked 5/23/2016 – Athens, TX

There are some changes made to the citation the officer gave me at the traffic stop and the copy that I was provided in the mail before pretrial. There is no time or model of vehicle on the original after we both signed it. The blanks are filled in on the copy they sent me.

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If the officer discovers a mistake on the citation issued, what is SUPPOSED to happen is dismissal of the original citation and the officer has the option to issue a new citation (which could be mailed to you). Contact a local attorney to review your options.

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Grant St. Jullian III

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering – 1979 Univ. of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Jurisprudence 1982 University of Texas @ Austin
Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas since 1982.

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