Previous convictions of natural persons and corporate bodies
(1) A recidivist shall be:
a) any natural person or corporate body who, having been convicted for a felony or misdemeanour, commits another simple offence classified as felony or misdemeanour within the time-limit running from the date of final conviction and which expires 5 (five) years after the execution or expiry of the sentence ;
b) any natural person or corporate body who, having been convicted for a simple offence commits another simple offence within the time-limit running from the date of final conviction, which expires 12 (twelve) months after the execution or expiry of the sentence.
(2) In case of recidivism, the maximum penalty provided for shall be doubled.
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In force from 12-07-2016
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