Montana § 46-11-410 - Multiple Charges
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-11-410 — Multiple Charges, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-11-410. Multiple Charges
Multiple charges. (1) When the same transaction may establish the commission of more than one offense, a person charged with the conduct may be prosecuted for each offense. (2) A defendant may not, however, be convicted of more than one offense if: (a) one offense is included in the other; (b) one offense consists only of a conspiracy or other form of preparation to commit the other; (c) inconsistent findings of fact are required to establish the commission of the offenses; (d) the offenses differ only in that one is defined to prohibit a specific instance of the conduct; or (e) the offense is defined to prohibit a continuing course of conduct and the defendant's course of conduct was interrupted, unless the law provides that the specific periods of the conduct constitute separate offenses.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 46-11-410
What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-11-410 cover?
Section 46-11-410 ("Multiple Charges") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Montana § 46-11-410?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 46-11-410" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 46-11-410 apply to my situation?
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