{"id":31822,"date":"2025-10-13T14:07:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T12:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/sentence-enhancement-for-recidivism\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T20:17:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:17:12","slug":"sentence-enhancement-for-recidivism","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/sentence-enhancement-for-recidivism\/","title":{"rendered":"Sentence Enhancement for Recidivism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Sentence Enhancement for Recidivism<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-strafscharfung-bei-ruckfall\" data-level=\"2\">Sentence Enhancement for Recidivism<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-grundsatz\" data-level=\"2\">Principle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-voraussetzungen-fur-die-anwendung\" data-level=\"2\">Conditions for Application<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-rechtsfolge\" data-level=\"2\">Legal Consequence<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-verhaltnis-zu-anderen-vorschriften\" data-level=\"2\">Relationship to Other Provisions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-praxis-und-gerichtliche-prufung\" data-level=\"2\">Practice and Judicial Review<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-rechtsbehelf-gegen-die-anwendung\" data-level=\"2\">Legal Remedy Against Application<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ihre-vorteile-mit-anwaltlicher-unterstutzung\" data-level=\"2\">Your Benefits with Legal Assistance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently Asked Questions \u2013 FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strafscharfung-bei-ruckfall\">Sentence Enhancement for Recidivism<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=39&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Section 39 of the Criminal Code<\/a> regulates sentence enhancement for qualified recidivism. The law requires that the offender has already incurred two previous convictions for offenses based on the same harmful propensity, and that these sentences have been at least partially served (including through the crediting of pre-trial detention). If the convicted offender commits such an offense again after reaching the age of 19, the statutory maximum of the custodial or monetary sentence is generally increased by half, but to a maximum of twenty years imprisonment.   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=39&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Section 39, Paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code <\/a> establishes deadlines, after the expiry of which previous sentences are disregarded.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3019fe8e alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-32585033\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=39&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Section 39 of the Criminal Code<\/a> allows the court to increase the maximum threatened penalty by half if the offender, after reaching the age of 19, again commits an offense stemming from the same harmful propensity and has previously been convicted twice of such offenses to imprisonment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-45819ab6\"><picture>\n\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strafschaerfung-bei-Rueckfall-352x198.webp\" >\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-picture-small\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Strafschaerfung-bei-Rueckfall.webp\" alt=\"Section 39 of the Criminal Code: When Courts May Increase the Maximum Penalty in Cases of Qualified Recidivism: Requirements, Deadlines, Practice.\" >\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grundsatz\">Principle<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=39&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\">Section 39 of the Criminal Code<\/a> serves to more severely sanction persistent delinquent behavior based on a specific harmful propensity. The provision tightens the penalty framework where the risk of recurrence and the persistence of criminal propensity are particularly evident. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-voraussetzungen-fur-die-anwendung\">Conditions for Application<\/h2>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The offender has been convicted <strong>twice already<\/strong> for offenses that are based on <strong>the same harmful propensity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These previous sentences must have been <strong>at least partially served<\/strong>. This also includes periods considered served through the crediting of pre-trial detention. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>new offense<\/strong> is committed by the offender <strong>after reaching the age of 19<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The time limits under Paragraph 2 must not apply: a previous sentence is disregarded if more than five years have passed since its serving (ten years for particularly serious offenses punishable by at least ten years). For conditionally suspended sentences, the period only begins with their legal finality.  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The court ascertains the facts that prove these conditions and makes the decision on applicability within the scope of its sentencing.<\/p>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rechtsfolge\">Legal Consequence<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the court determines that the conditions are met, it increases the maximum threatened penalty by half; however, the maximum term of imprisonment remains limited to 20 years. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=39&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Section 39<\/a> alters the sentencing framework: The specific sentence remains at the court&#8217;s discretion within the newly established upper limit.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples of &#8220;Same Harmful Propensity&#8221; (Illustration)<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repeated property offenses (e.g., multiple thefts of the same pattern),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>repeated violent offenses directed against persons with similar modi operandi,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>repeatedly committed sexual offenses of a similar nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/>Whether a propensity is similar is decided by the court based on motives, modus operandi, and the overall picture.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verhaltnis-zu-anderen-vorschriften\">Relationship to other Provisions<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=39&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Section 39 of the Criminal Code<\/a> operates alongside the general rules of sentencing and the specific aggravating and mitigating circumstances. The facts that constitute recidivism can simultaneously be considered aggravating circumstances; however, the court must avoid impermissible double counting and provide comprehensible reasons for its assessment. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-praxis-und-gerichtliche-prufung\">Practice and Judicial Review<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The court conducts the necessary factual findings to fulfill the conditions and documents them in the judgment. The application of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=39&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Section 39<\/a> remains a discretionary decision within the scope of sentencing; erroneous factual findings or legal errors in assessing deadlines provide grounds for appeal and revision. <\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/en\/about-us\/sebastian-riedlmair\/\" title=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/sr100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Sebastian Riedlmair<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Attorneys<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eR\u00fcckfallrecht versch\u00e4rft den Strafrahmen, wenn die Taten ein persistentes Gef\u00e4hrdungspotential zeigen; es ist ein Instrument zur Abwehr wiederholter Straff\u00e4lligkeit, nicht zur pauschalen Bestrafung\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rechtsbehelf-gegen-die-anwendung\">Legal Remedy against Application<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who considers the application of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=39&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Section 39<\/a> unlawful must challenge the formal or substantive errors in the appeal or revision proceedings. Judicial review specifically examines whether the previous convictions meet the legally required characteristics and whether the time limits were correctly applied. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ihre-vorteile-mit-anwaltlicher-unterstutzung\">Your Benefits with Legal Assistance<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A criminal proceeding is a significant burden for those affected. Serious consequences threaten right from the start \u2013 from coercive measures such as house searches or arrests, to entries in the criminal register, to custodial or monetary penalties. Errors in the initial phase, such as thoughtless statements or insufficient preservation of evidence, often cannot be corrected later. Economic risks such as claims for damages or procedural costs can also be substantial.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specialized criminal defense ensures that your rights are protected from the outset. It provides security in dealing with the police and public prosecutor&#8217;s office, protects against self-incrimination, and creates the basis for a clear defense strategy. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our law firm:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>examines whether and to what extent the accusation is legally sustainable,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>accompanies you through investigation proceedings and main hearing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ensures legally sound applications, statements, and procedural steps,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>assists in defending against or settling civil law claims,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>protects your rights and interests vis-\u00e0-vis the court, public prosecutor&#8217;s office, and victims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eMachen Sie <strong>keine inhaltlichen Aussagen ohne vorherige R\u00fccksprache mit Ihrer Verteidigung<\/strong>. Sie haben jederzeit das Recht zu schweigen und eine Anw\u00e4ltin oder einen Anwalt beizuziehen. Dieses Recht gilt bereits bei der ersten polizeilichen Kontaktaufnahme. Erst nach <strong>Akteneinsicht<\/strong> l\u00e4sst sich kl\u00e4ren, ob und welche Einlassung sinnvoll ist.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions \u2013 FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-63d9d2fb uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/harlander-partner.eu\\\/en\\\/criminal-law\\\/sentence-enhancement-for-recidivism\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When Does Section 39 of the Criminal Code Apply?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Section 39 of the Criminal Code applies if the offender, after reaching the age of 19, again commits an offense stemming from the same harmful propensity and has previously incurred two convictions for such offenses that have been at least partially served. If these conditions are met, the court may increase the statutory maximum by half. \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What Does \\\"Same Harmful Propensity\\\" Mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"\\\"Same harmful propensity\\\" refers to a similar pattern of offense or the same inner drive. The court examines motive, modus operandi, and patterns of repetition; identical offenses alone are not automatically sufficient, the overall picture is decisive. \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does a Conditionally Suspended Sentence Count as a Previous Sentence?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. A conditionally suspended (probationary) sentence is generally not considered served. Only after revocation of the suspension and order of execution can it be considered a previous, served sentence for the purposes of Section 39.  \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What Deadlines Apply to the Consideration of Previous Sentences?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The period is generally five years from the serving of the previous sentence. For convictions for particularly serious offenses punishable by at least ten years, the period is ten years. For conditionally suspended sentences, the period begins with the legal finality of the judgment.  \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does Section 39 Automatically Increase the Penalty?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Section 39 merely shifts the statutory upper limit of the penalty by half (maximum 20 years). The specific amount of the penalty remains to be determined by the court within this new limit; an increase does not occur automatically.  \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can Section 39-\\\"Recidivism\\\" Also Be Considered an Aggravating Circumstance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. The facts that constitute recidivism can additionally be considered aggravating circumstances. However, the court must avoid impermissible double counting and clearly present its assessment in the judgment.  \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How Can I Challenge the Application of Section 39?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Challenge formal or substantive errors in appeal or revision proceedings: erroneous factual findings regarding serving, misjudgment of deadlines, or incorrect determination of the 'same harmful propensity.' Documents related to previous judgments and enforcement records are central to this. \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is There an Absolute Upper Limit When Applying Section 39?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Even with an increase according to Section 39, the total term of imprisonment may not exceed 20 years. The increase therefore remains limited within this maximum.  \"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq39-q1 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">When Does Section 39 of the Criminal Code Apply?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Section 39 of the Criminal Code applies if the offender, after reaching the age of 19, again commits an offense stemming from the same harmful propensity and has previously incurred two convictions for such offenses that have been at least partially served. If these conditions are met, the court may increase the statutory maximum by half. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq39-q2 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What Does &#8220;Same Harmful Propensity&#8221; Mean?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>&#8220;Same harmful propensity&#8221; refers to a similar pattern of offense or the same inner drive. The court examines motive, modus operandi, and patterns of repetition; identical offenses alone are not automatically sufficient, the overall picture is decisive. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq39-q3 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Does a Conditionally Suspended Sentence Count as a Previous Sentence?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>No. A conditionally suspended (probationary) sentence is generally not considered served. Only after revocation of the suspension and order of execution can it be considered a previous, served sentence for the purposes of Section 39.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq39-q4 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What Deadlines Apply to the Consideration of Previous Sentences?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The period is generally five years from the serving of the previous sentence. For convictions for particularly serious offenses punishable by at least ten years, the period is ten years. For conditionally suspended sentences, the period begins with the legal finality of the judgment.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq39-q5 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Does Section 39 Automatically Increase the Penalty?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>No. Section 39 merely shifts the statutory upper limit of the penalty by half (maximum 20 years). The specific amount of the penalty remains to be determined by the court within this new limit; an increase does not occur automatically.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq39-q6 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Can Section 39-&#8220;Recidivism&#8221; Also Be Considered an Aggravating Circumstance?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. The facts that constitute recidivism can additionally be considered aggravating circumstances. However, the court must avoid impermissible double counting and clearly present its assessment in the judgment.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq39-q7 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">How Can I Challenge the Application of Section 39?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Challenge formal or substantive errors in appeal or revision proceedings: erroneous factual findings regarding serving, misjudgment of deadlines, or incorrect determination of the &#8216;same harmful propensity.&#8217; Documents related to previous judgments and enforcement records are central to this. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq39-q9 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Is There an Absolute Upper Limit When Applying Section 39?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. 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