A misdemeanor complaint is an accusatory instrument filed with a local criminal court charging a person with a crime (CPL 100.10). It serves as the basis for commencement of a criminal action, permitting court arraignment and temporary control over the defendant's person where there is as yet no prima facie case.
However, a misdemeanor complaint is not designed for prosecution...
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