Guam § 80 - Previous Convictions Defined.
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§ 80. Previous Convictions Defined.
(a) For purposes of Subsection (a) of § 80.38or § 80.40, a conviction of the commission of a crime in
another jurisdiction shall constitute a previous conviction. Such conviction shall be deemed to have been a
felony if sentence of death or of imprisonment in excess of one (1) year was authorized under the law of
such other jurisdiction, of a misdemeanor if sentence of imprisonment in excess of sixty (60) days but not
in excess of a year was authorized and of a petty misdemeanor if sentence of imprisonment for not more
than sixty (60) days was authorized.
(b) An adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction that the defendant committed a crime
constitutes a conviction for purposes of §§ 80.38, 80.40 or 80.44, although sentence or the execution thereof
was suspended, provided that the time to appeal has expired and that the defendant was not pardoned on
the ground of innocence. When the defendant has asked that other crimes admitted in open court be taken
into account when he is sentenced and the court has not rejected such request, the sentence shall bar the
prosecution or conviction of the defendant in Guam for any such admitted crime.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 80
What does Guam Code Annotated § 80 cover?
Section 80 ("Previous Convictions Defined.") 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.
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