Persons discharged not to be imprisoned for same offense

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    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who has been released on habeas corpus may not be imprisoned or committed in connection with the same offense.

    (b)    A person who has been released on habeas corpus may be imprisoned or committed in connection with the same offense:

        (1)    By order of the court for violation of the terms of his release;

        (2)    By order of any court having jurisdiction over the case;

        (3)    Upon surrender by his bondsman; or

        (4)    Upon his conviction.


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