Whenever on the trial of an accused person it appears that upon a criminal prosecution under the laws of the United States, or of another state or territory of the United States based upon the act or omission in respect to which he or she is on trial, he or she has been acquitted or convicted, it is a sufficient defense.
Cal. Penal Code § 656
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 55 Cal. 4th 816 - People v. Homick (2012)
Most recently applied in 55 Cal. 4th 816 - People v. Homick (December 2012)
Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 511, Sec. 1
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