The Difference Between the Habitual Offender Sentencing Enhancement and the Habitual Vehicular Substance Offender Sentencing Enhancement
Sentencing Enhancements are, unfortunately, something that repeat offenders must sometimes contend with. There are two primary sentencing enhancements in Indiana that individuals should be familiar with. Habitual Offender Enhancement The first enhancement that will be discussed is the general Habitual Offender Enhancement. The statute defining the Habitual Offender Enhancement is IC 35-50-2-8. If the defendant is convicted of any felony, and has multiple prior felony convictions, the defendant may be eligible for this enhancement. The…