(2)__Has 2 prior convictions for violent offenses in |
this State or 2 prior convictions for conduct |
substantially similar to a crime listed in paragraph B |
that is a crime under the laws of the United States or |
any other state.__For purposes of this paragraph, the |
dates of both of the prior convictions must precede the |
commission of this offense.__The date of the conviction |
is deemed to be the date that the sentence is imposed, |
even though an appeal was taken.__The date of a |
commission of a prior offense is presumed to be that |
stated in the complaint, information, indictment or |
other formal charging instrument, notwithstanding the |
use of the words "on or about" or the equivalent. |