House amendments make the following changes to 3rd edition. Amendment # 1 amends proposed subdivision GS 14-72(b)(6) to delete provision stating that convictions in which the court record shows that the defendant waived counsel are not included in the seven prior convictions required under the subdivision. Also provides that each conviction based on offenses that took place in separate counties counts as a separate prior conviction under the subdivision.
Amendment # 2 amends proposed subdivision GS 14-72(b)(6) to prohibit inclusion of a conviction in the seven prior convictions required under the subdivision unless the defendant (1) was represented by counsel, or (2) waived counsel at first appearance or otherwise prior to trial or plea.