Prior Criminal History Can Lead to a More Serious Sentence

 

Prior felony convictions can lengthen your sentence in two ways: 

1. Prior record scoring – Your prior records can greatly extend a new sentence, depending on the number and types of offenses.
2. Habitual sentencing enhancement – Prosecutors may use your prior records to apply habitual offender enhancements, extending sentences already lengthened by prior variable scoring by another 100%. 

To learn more about prior record variable scoring and habitual sentencing, read more here.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime in Washtenaw County or Southeastern Michigan, contact Dan Geherin, a  criminal defense attorney in Washtenaw today answer your legal questions regarding criminal defense.  (734) 263-2780