Delaware · Delaware Code — Title 11, Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Del. Code (Title 11) § 4214: Habitual criminal; life sentence (a) Any person who has been 2 times convicted of a Title 11 violent felony, or attempt to commit such a violent felony, as defined in § 4201(c) of this title under the laws of this State, and/or any comparable violent felony as defined by another state, United States
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This statute defines habitual criminal status for persons with multiple prior felony convictions who commit additional felonies, establishing mandatory minimum sentences up to life imprisonment.
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