What is a sentence enhancement in a drunk driving case?
A sentence enhancement is a factor that may result in increased penalties and punishments. Some factors that may lead to a sentence enhancement include previous DUI convictions; if there was a child in the vehicle at the time of the arrest; if your BAC was over 0.20%; if you refused to submit to a chemical test; if you were under the legal drinking age of 21 at the time of the arrest; and if you were speeding more than 20mph above the speed limit.
