California · Vehicle Code

VEH §41400: Whenever any person is charged with a violation of this code, it is a sufficient defense to such charge if it appears that in a criminal prosecution in another state or by the Federal Government, foun

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This statute establishes that a defendant charged under this code may use a prior conviction or acquittal in another state or federal court for the same conduct as a defense to the charge.

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Whenever any person is charged with a violation of this code, it is a sufficient defense to such charge if it appears that in a criminal prosecution in another state or by the Federal Government, founded upon the act or omission in respect to which he is on trial, he has been convicted or acquitted.

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