(1)Where 2 or more charges are made against the same person and he²⁰²¹the person²⁰²¹ has been convicted on one or more of them, the prosecution may, with the consent of the court, withdraw the remaining charge or any of the remaining charges.

(2)Such²⁰²¹The²⁰²¹ withdrawal shall have²⁰²¹has²⁰²¹ the effect of an acquittal on the remaining charge or charges withdrawn unless the conviction is set aside.

(3)Where a conviction is set aside in²⁰¹²under²⁰¹² subsection (2), and subject to any order of the court setting aside the conviction, the court may proceed with the trial of the charge or charges previously withdrawn.