Sec. 1-16. Prosecution's election when offense created by more than one section.
   In all cases where the same offense is made punishable or is created by different clauses or sections of this Code, the prosecution officer may elect under which to proceed, but not more than one (1) recovery shall be had against the same person for the same offense; provided, that the revocation of a license or permit shall not be considered a recovery or penalty so as to bar any other penalty being enforced.
(Code 1982, § 1-600)