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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session · Newer source version available

W. Va. Code § 62-3-19: Faulty counts in indictment.

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  1. CHAPTER 62. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
  2. ARTICLE 3. TRIAL OF CRIMINAL CASES.

Where there are several counts in an indictment, and a general verdict of guilty is found, judgment shall be entered against the accused, if any count be good, though others be faulty. But on the trial, the court may, on motion of the accused, instruct the jury to disregard any count that is faulty.

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