45-2-303. Separate conviction of person accountable. A person who is legally accountable for the conduct of another that is an element of an offense may be convicted upon proof that the offense was committed and that the person was accountable although the other person claimed to have committed the offense has not been prosecuted or convicted, has been convicted of a different offense, is not amenable to justice, or has been acquitted.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 45-2-303

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201