My understanding is that the police lay the charge. If it's a second time that you're convicted, then in a sentencing hearing your criminal record goes before the sentencing judge. It will be known to all that it's a second conviction.
Criminal Defence Counsel, Webber Schroeder Goldstein Abergel, As an Individual
My understanding is that the police lay the charge. If it's a second time that you're convicted, then in a sentencing hearing your criminal record goes before the sentencing judge. It will be known to all that it's a second conviction.
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