Defense of former jeopardy may be proved, when.

546.360. In all criminal cases, where the defendant ischarged with any offense against the laws of this state, the factof the former acquittal or conviction of such defendant of suchoffense may be shown under the general issue or plea of notguilty.

(RSMo 1939 § 4053)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 3664; 1919 § 4007

(1973) Conviction in Kansas for possession of stolen property not a bar to prosecution in Missouri for theft of same property. State v. Glover (A.), 500 S.W.2d 271.