§7–109.

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a charge of theft may be proved by evidence that the theft was committed in a manner that is theft under this part, even if a different manner is specified in the information, indictment, warrant, or other charging document.

    (b)    A court may grant a continuance or other appropriate relief:

        (1)    to ensure a fair trial; and

        (2)    if the conduct of the defense would be prejudiced by lack of fair notice or by surprise.