Code · Kentucky · Chapter 505 — Protection against unfair or oppressive prosecution

505.060 Effects of fraudulent prosecution or lack of jurisdiction.

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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

(2)Was before a court which lacked jurisdiction over the defendant or the offense.