Section 13: Recidivism
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13. Recidivism
Where any person—
(a) commits a crime within the 10 years following his conviction for
a crime;
(b) commits a misdemeanour within the 5 years following his conviction for a crime; or
(c) commits a misdemeanour within the 5 years following his condemnation to imprisonment for one year or more for a
misdemeanour,
the Court, in passing sentence, shall take into consideration the previous
conviction or condemnation, and may inflict a penalty exceeding by one third
the maximum penalty fixed for such crime or misdemeanour.
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BOOK II – PERSONS PUNISHABLE, EXCUSABLE OR RESPONSIBLE
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- Can a court increase my sentence because of a previous conviction?
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