Three Strikes Law In California Essay Examples

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The Pros and Cons of the Three Strikes Law in the United States (1615 words, 5 pages)

The Three Strikes Law was originally enacted in 1994, it stated that if a defendant was convicted on any two felonies and then convicted of a third, the law mandates a state prison term of a mandatory sentence of twenty-five years to life (Pillsbury, 2002). The controversy against this law ... Read More

The Three Strikes Law in California (1658 words, 2 pages)

We have all heard of the newest anti-crime law, the "Three strikes and youre out" law. It wasnt easy getting this law from the bill stage in Sacramento to the law stage, because it is not a criminal friendly law. Meaning that this laws purpose is to bring pain, suffering, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Three Strikes Law in California (953 words, 2 pages)

In California, the court heard that On November 4, 1995, Leandro Andrade was involved in a robbery where he stole five videotapes form Kmart store in Ontario California. Two weeks after the robbery On November 4, 1995, Leandro again stole four videotapes this time form a different Kmart store located ... Read More

An Analysis of the Three Strike Law (1177 words, 3 pages)

Is the three strikes law affective or is it putting troubled Americans behind bars for life? This is a law that many lawbreakers in California are affected by every year. This paper will be explaining the three strikes law in California and the people charged with it. It will also ... Read More

An Argument in Favor of the Three Strikes Law in California (1694 words, 3 pages)

As crime and violence increased in California, citizens began to feel powerless. Terrorized in their own neighborhoods by criminals, who go in and out of the legal system, Californians began to believe there was no justice for them. Ironically, many people feared so much the gangs, drug dealers, pushers, and ... Read More

The Advantage and Disadvantage of the Three Strikes Legislation (3111 words, 5 pages)

Introduction On the night of October 1, 1993, in a small suburb of Northern California, Polly Klaas, a twelve year old resident of the town was kidnapped from her home where she was having a slumber party with her two best friends. About two months later, clues linking habitual offender ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013