Indiana Code 35-41-4-6. Invalid or fraudulently procured prosecution not a bar
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Sec. 6. A former prosecution is not a bar under section 3, 4, or 5 of this chapter if:
(2) it was procured by the defendant without the knowledge of the prosecuting authority and with intent to avoid a more severe sentence that might otherwise have been imposed; or
(1) it was before a court that lacked jurisdiction over the defendant or the offense;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-41-4-6
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(3) it resulted in a conviction that was set aside, reversed, vacated, or held invalid in a subsequent proceeding, unless the defendant was adjudged not guilty or ordered discharged.
As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.21.