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18 U.S. Code § 3296 - Counts dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement

(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 objection, other than statute of limitations, to the prosecution of the counts reinstated under subsection (a).