In Minnesota, certain offenses are enhanceable meaning that specific factors can increase the severity level of an offense. Meaning of an aggravating factor is present then the offense severity could increase from a misdemeanor to a gross-misdemeanor, or from a gross-misdemeanor to a felony. Below is a table of examples of enhanceable offenses in Minnesota.

Driving While Intoxicated: Charges based on aggravating factors, and each prior impaired driving incident within ten years is counted.

Order for Protection Violation: Charges are enhanced if there is a violation of an order within ten years of a previous qualified domestic violence related offense.

Fifth-Degree Assault: Charges are enhanced if there is a repeat offense against the same victim within ten years of a previous qualified domestic violence offense; Charges are enhanced if there is a repeat offense within three years of a previous qualified domestic violence offense; Charges are enhanced if there are two or more previous qualified domestic violence offenses against the same victim for ten years.

Domestic Assault: Charges are enhanced if assault is committed against a family or household member for ten years.

Harassment or Restraining Order Violation: Charges are enhanced if there is a violation of an order within ten years of a previous qualified domestic violence related offense.