Iowa Code § 816.4
Trial of former jeopardy issue
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Current — January 1, 2018
As of January 1, 2012
When the defendant’s only plea to the indictment is a former conviction or acquittal, the order of trial prescribed in rule of criminal procedure 2.19 shall be reversed, and the defendant shall first offer evidence in support of the defense.
When the defendant’s only plea to the indictment is a former conviction or acquittal, the order of trial prescribed in
shall be reversed, and the defendant shall first offer evidence in support of the defense.
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