Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977)Chapter 27 : Previous Convictions271. Previous convictions may be proved |
| (1) | The prosecution may, after an accused has been convicted but before sentence has been imposed upon him, produce to the court for admission or denial by the accused a record of previous convictions alleged against the accused. |
| (2) | The court shall ask the accused whether he admits or denies any previous conviction referred to in subsection (1). |
| (3) | If the accused denies such previous conviction, the prosecution may tender evidence that the accused was so previously convicted. |
| (4) | If the accused admits such previous conviction or such previous conviction is proved against the accused, the court shall take such conviction into account when imposing any sentence in respect of the offence of which the accused has been convicted. |