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§ 2943.08. What is former acquittal

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Ohio Revised Code › Title 29 › Chapter 2943 › § 2943.08

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October 1, 1953 House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly Whenever a defendant is acquitted on the merits, he is acquitted of the same offense, notwithstanding any defect in form or substance in the indictment or information on which the trial was had.

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