§ 750.145bAccosting, enticing or soliciting child for immoral purpose; prior conviction;

penalty.
 Sec. 145b.
    (1) A person convicted of violating section 145a who has 1 or more prior convictions is
 guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more
 than $10,000.00, or both.
    (2) If the prosecuting attorney intends to seek an enhanced sentence based upon the
 defendant having 1 or more prior convictions, the prosecuting attorney shall include on the
 complaint and information a statement listing the prior conviction or convictions. The
 existence of the defendant's prior conviction or convictions shall be determined by the court,
 without a jury, at sentencing or at a separate hearing for that purpose before sentencing. The
 existence of a prior conviction may be established by any evidence relevant for that purpose,
 including, but not limited to, 1 or more of the following:
    (a) A copy of the judgment of conviction.
    (b) A transcript of a prior trial, plea-taking, or sentencing.
    (c) Information contained in a presentence report.


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   (d) The defendant's statement.
   (3) As used in this section, "prior conviction" means a violation of section 145a or a
 violation of a law of another state substantially corresponding to section 145a.