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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A subsequent prosecution for an offense shall not be barred under the following circumstances:
(1) The former prosecution was procured by the defendant without the knowledge of the prosecuting attorney bringing the subsequent prosecution and with intent to avoid the sentence that might otherwise be imposed; or
(2) The former prosecution resulted in a judgment of guilt held invalid in a subsequent proceeding on writ of habeas corpus, coram nobis, or similar collateral attack.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-1-405. Subsequent prosecution not barred--Circumstances - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-76-utah-criminal-code/ut-code-sect-76-1-405/
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