Law of Criminal Procedure

If an accused is convicted or acquitted, pursuant to a judgment on the subject matter of the criminal action, no additional criminal action may be filed against the accused for the same acts and facts upon which the judgment was rendered.If another criminal action is filed, the previous judgment shall be maintained regardless of the stage of such action. The court shall adhere to the previous judgment, even if not asserted by the parties. The previous judgment shall be established by submitting a certified copy thereof, or an attestation by the court. Chapter 9 Invalidity