(a) In General. - Notwithstanding any other provision of this
chapter, any counts of an indictment or information that are
dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement shall be reinstated by the
District Court if -
(1) the counts sought to be reinstated were originally filed
within the applicable limitations period;
(2) the counts were dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement
approved by the District Court under which the defendant pled
guilty to other charges;
(3) the guilty plea was subsequently vacated on the motion of
the defendant; and
(4) the United States moves to reinstate the dismissed counts
within 60 days of the date on which the order vacating the plea
becomes final.
(b) Defenses; Objections. - Nothing in this section shall
preclude the District Court from considering any defense or
objection, other than statute of limitations, to the prosecution of
the counts reinstated under subsection (a).
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