Sec. 6. A former prosecution is not a bar under section 3, 4, or 5 of this chapter if:
(1) it was before a court that lacked jurisdiction over the defendant or the offense;
(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
(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.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 41. Substantive Criminal Provisions
Chapter 4. Standard of Proof and Bars to Prosecution
35-41-4-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
35-41-4-1. Standard of Proof; Insanity Defense
35-41-4-2. Periods of Limitation
35-41-4-3. When Prosecution Barred for Same Offense
35-41-4-4. When Prosecution Barred for Different Offense
35-41-4-5. Former Prosecution in Another Jurisdiction a Bar
35-41-4-6. Invalid or Fraudulently Procured Prosecution Not a Bar