He has two prior convictions related to dog fighting, including cruelty to animals.

The court enhanced his sentence based on the prior conviction.

She was sentenced to 20 years, with consideration given for time already served under her prior conviction.

Some defendants who had no prior convictions were sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Anderson, in addition to having a blood alcohol level well over that limit, also had a prior conviction.

But the jury would learn about his prior conviction once he took the stand.

According to the guidelines the old board operated under, those with prior convictions would not be considered for early release.

Both had prior convictions for robbery and weapons possession, the police said.

The only exception is the fact of prior conviction, which may be found by a judge.

Under the governor's previous bill, only people with one prior conviction would be eligible for drug treatments.