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Counts dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement

18 U.S.C. § 3296

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18 U.S.C. § 3296.

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(a)In General.—Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any counts of an indictment or information that are dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement shall be reinstated by the District Court if—
(1)the counts sought to be reinstated were originally filed within the applicable limitations period;
(2)the counts were dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement approved by the District Court under which the defendant pled guilty to other charges;
(3)the guilty plea was subsequently vacated on the motion of the defendant; and
(4)the United States moves to reinstate the dismissed counts within 60 days of the date on which the order vacating the plea becomes final.
(b)Defenses; Objections.—Nothing in this section shall preclude the District Court from considering any defense or objecti

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History

(Added Pub. L. 107–273, div. B, title III, §3003(a), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1805.)

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