Guam § 80 - Extended Terms for Misdemeanor: When Allowed: Repeat or Multiple Offenders.
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§ 80. Extended Terms for Misdemeanor: When Allowed: Repeat or Multiple Offenders.
The court may sentence a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor to an extended term of
imprisonment if it finds one or more of the grounds specified in this Section. The findings of the court shall
be incorporated in the record:
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(a) The offender is a persistent offender whose commitment for an extended term is necessary for
protection of the public. The court shall not make such a finding unless the offender has previously
been convicted as an adult of two (2) crimes.
(b) The offender is a multiple offender whose criminality was so extensive that a sentence of
imprisonment for an extended term is warranted. The court shall not make such a finding unless:
(1) the offender is being sentenced for two (2) or more misdemeanors or one misdemeanor
and two (2) or more petty misdemeanors or is already under sentence of imprisonment for crimes
of such grades, or admits in open court the commission of crimes of such grades and asks that
they be taken into account when he is sentenced; and
(2) the longest sentences of imprisonment authorized for each of the offender’s crimes,
including admitted crimes taken into account, if made to run consecutively, would exceed in
length the maximum of the extended term imposed.
(c) The offender is an alcoholic, narcotic addict or person of abnormal mental condition who
requires rehabilitative treatment for a substantial period of time. The court shall not make such a
finding unless with respect to the particular category to which the offender belongs, the Director of
Corrections has certified that there is a specialized institution or facility which is satisfactory for the
rehabilitative treatment of such persons.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 80
What does Guam Code Annotated § 80 cover?
Section 80 ("Extended Terms for Misdemeanor: When Allowed: Repeat or Multiple Offenders.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 80?
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