Section 210.25. Motion to dismiss indictment; as defective  


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  • An  indictment  or  a count thereof is defective within the meaning of
      paragraph (a) of subdivision one of section 210.20 when:
        1.  It does not substantially conform to the  requirements  stated  in
      article two hundred; provided that an indictment may not be dismissed as
      defective, but must instead be amended, where the defect or irregularity
      is of a kind that may be cured by amendment, pursuant to section 200.70,
      and where the people move to so amend; or
        2.    The  allegations  demonstrate  that  the  court  does  not  have
      jurisdiction of the offense charged; or
        3.  The statute defining the offense charged  is  unconstitutional  or
      otherwise invalid.