45-6-345. Determination of number of convictions. For the purpose of determining the number of convictions under 45-6-301, 45-6-309, 45-6-316, 45-6-317, 45-6-325, or 45-6-332, a conviction means:

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Terms Used In Montana Code 45-6-345

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • 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.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

(1)a conviction, as defined in 45-2-101, under the same statute;

(2)a conviction for a violation of a similar statute in another state; or

(3)a forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited to secure the defendant‘s appearance in court in this state or another state for a violation of a similar statute, which forfeiture has not been vacated.