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    Default Sentencing For Batterer With Prior Convictions

    I was wondering if 2 unrelated prior misdemeanor convictions (DUI) would affect the sentence of someone that is now guilty of battery on non-cohabitating spouse M243 (e)1? Is there a good possibility he will serve jail time? The prior misdemeanor convictions occurred 11 year ago.

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    Default Re: Sentencing For Batterer With Prior Convictions

    You're going to see some variations from jurisdiction to jurisdiction but I would say that his prior DUI's, given the age of them and the fact that they were misdemeanors, will probably have little impact on the sentence he receives for domestic battery. While a person's prior criminal record is always relevant regarding sentencing, the nature of the crimes and dates of them is important as well. The prior DUI's would have greater signficance if he was about to sentenced for another DUI, but with respect to the battery it will probably be the circumstances of that particular offense that will carry the most weight regarding the sentence he receives for it.

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