A prosecution is not barred, as provided in KRS § 505.030, 505.040 and 505.050 if the former prosecution:
(1) Was procured by the defendant without the knowledge of the proper prosecuting officer and with the purpose of avoiding the sentence which otherwise might be imposed; or

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 505.060

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.

(2) Was before a court which lacked jurisdiction over the defendant or the offense.
Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 48, effective January 1, 1975.