Proposition 66

Essay # 61021

Law > Criminal
Political Science > Election and Campaigns
Political Science > State and Local Politics

Proposition 66

An overview of this amendment to the Three Strikes Law which aims to reduce crime in the United States.

1,448 words () | 5 sources | MLA | 2005 United States

Paper Summary:

The Three Strikes Law, passed in 1994, sent repeat offenders to mandatory long terms in prison in the United States. This paper presents an overview of an amendment to this law, Proposition 66, which calls for lighter sentences for non-violent crimes. It looks at the views of those in favor of the amendment, as well as those against it, such as Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger whose successful campaigning led to its demise.

From the Paper:

"Opponents also state that there have been two million fewer victims, and the estimated savings due to this law are approximately $28.5 billion. According to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, this Proposition would weaken the three strikes law by creating a loophole that will flood our streets with thousands of felons, among those being murderers, rapists and child molesters. They point to numerous cases in which a felon who committed violent assaults and even some who committed murder may be released if the proposition passed."