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Subject Sentencing

Date
Fri May 23 2008 12:39

Author Maury D. Beaulier

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The prior DWI offenses cannot be used to / enhance< the present charge to a greater offense (such as a gross misdemeanor or felony). However, the prior offesnes may certainly play a role in what the prosecutor wishes to seek as a sentence on the present charge. That is not an enhancement so long as it is consistent with the charge.
You are charged with a misdemeanor which is punishable by incarceration of up to 90 days in jail and a fine of $3,000. As long as the prosecutor is not seeking a sentence outside of those misdemeanor parameters, it is permissible.
If you do not agree with the offer you may:
- proceed to trial and vindicate yoru rights on the merits of the case or er enter a plea; AND
- if convicted, in either case, argue the appropriate sentence to a Judge and hope for something less than what the prosecutor is recommending.
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