Sec. 432.069. FORMER JEOPARDY. (a) A person may not be tried a second time in a military court of the state for the same offense.
(b) A proceeding in which an accused has been found guilty by a court-martial on a charge or specification is not a trial for the purposes of this section until the finding of guilty has become final after review of the case has been fully completed.
(c) A proceeding that, after the introduction of evidence but before a finding, is dismissed or terminated by the convening authority or on motion of the prosecution for failure of available evidence or witnesses without fault of the accused is a trial for the purposes of this section.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans
Chapter 432 - Texas Code of Military Justice
Section 432.062. Unlawfully Influencing Action of Court
Section 432.063. Duties of Trial Counsel and Defense Counsel
Section 432.069. Former Jeopardy
Section 432.070. Pleas of Accused
Section 432.071. Opportunity to Obtain Witnesses and Other Evidence
Section 432.072. Refusal to Appear or Testify
Section 432.075. Admissibility of Records of Courts of Inquiry
Section 432.076. Voting and Rulings
Section 432.077. Number of Votes Required