Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)

Marginal note:Earlier and subsequent offences

320.26 In determining, for the purpose of imposing a sentence for an offence under subsection 320.14(1) or 320.15(1), whether the offence is a second, third or subsequent offence, any of the following offences for which the offender was previously convicted is considered to be an earlier offence:

• (a) an offence under any of subsections 320.14(1) to (3) or section 320.15; or

• (b) an offence under any of sections 253, 254 and 255, as those sections read from time to time before the day on which this section comes into force.