Law Summary
Definition of Habitual Criminal
- A person convicted of any of the specified crimes three times or more within the prescribed 10-year period.
Sentencing for Habitual Criminals
- Upon the third conviction:
- Sentence includes the penalty for the last crime committed.
- Court may impose an additional imprisonment of 3 to 9 years.
- Upon the fourth conviction:
- Sentence includes penalty for the last crime.
- Additional imprisonment of 10 to 15 years may be imposed.
- Upon the fifth conviction:
- Sentence includes penalty for the last crime.
- Additional imprisonment of 16 to 20 years may be imposed.
- Upon the sixth or subsequent convictions:
- Sentence includes penalty for the last crime.
- Additional imprisonment ranging from 21 to 30 years may be imposed.
Discretion of the Court
- The additional penalties are discretionary, allowing judges to tailor sentences within the prescribed ranges.
Repeal Clause
- Repeals Act Numbered 3062 to the extent it conflicts with this Act.
Effectivity
- The law took effect on January 1, 1928.