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The Three Strikes Law: A Controversial Sentencing Policy
20:34 - 28:25 (07:50)
California's Three Strikes legislation mandated life sentences for certain offenses after offenders had prior convictions. The law received criticism for being excessive and not effectively deterring violent crime.
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Half of all third strike convictions were for nonviolent crimes, including cases where individuals received life sentences for stealing small items such as a slice of pizza.
20:34 - 25:53 (05:19)
Criminal Justice Reform
Summary
Half of all third strike convictions were for nonviolent crimes, including cases where individuals received life sentences for stealing small items such as a slice of pizza.
ChapterThe Three Strikes Law: A Controversial Sentencing Policy
EpisodePRECEDENT: Polly Klaas
PodcastCrime Junkie
The Three Strikes Law was criticized for being an overreaction and ineffective in deterring violent crime.
25:53 - 28:25 (02:31)
Three Strikes Law
Summary
The Three Strikes Law was criticized for being an overreaction and ineffective in deterring violent crime. An amendment passed in California allowed for some offenders sentenced to life in prison under the law to apply for resentencing.