WORDS OF STATUTE NEED NOT BE FOLLOWED.

Minn. Stat. § 628.17, under ACCUSATION; CHARGING INSTRUMENTS.

Minn. Stat. § 628.17

628.17 WORDS OF STATUTE NEED NOT BE FOLLOWED. Words used in the statutes to define a public offense need not be strictly pursued in the indictment, but other words conveying the same meaning may be used. History: (10646) RL s 5304