201.30 - Alleging and Proving Prior Convictions at Trial
Punishment and Sentencing
The pleading requirements, elements, method of proof, and basic court procedures for habitual and status offenses were previously addressed in the entries on “Alleging and Proving Prior Convictions – Pleadings and Types” and“Alleging and Proving Prior Convictions – Court Procedure and Proof.” Those entries will not be fully repeated here, but the key sentencing provisions applicable to each are expanded upon below for reference.