Prior Offense – Sentence Enhancement

By: Derek Hawkins//May 23, 2018//

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WI Court of Appeals – District IV

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Benjamin R. Tibbs

Case No.: 2017AP2408-CR

Officials: LUNDSTEN, P.J.

Focus: Prior Offense – Sentence Enhancement

Benjamin Tibbs appeals a judgment of conviction for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant as a second offense. Tibbs argues that the circuit court erred by counting a prior California offense for penalty enhancement purposes. I reject Tibbs’ argument and affirm.

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Attorney Derek A. Hawkins is the managing partner at Hawkins Law Offices LLC, where he heads up the firm’s startup law practice. He specializes in business formation, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, private equity and venture capital funding and mergers & acquisitions. Check out the website at www.hawkins-lawoffices.com or contact them at 262-737-8825.

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