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Three-Strikes Law
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Three-Strikes Law
Evaluates 1994 law. Purpose, legislative history, applications, criticism, socioeconomic environment, capital punishment, concludes law not a deterrent.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages) |
15 sources |
1996
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This research examines the so-called "three strikes" legislation in the State of California. "Three strikes" refers to changes in criminal sentencing laws that are designed to keep repeat offenders incarcerated for longer periods than has been the general case in recent years.Motivation for Three Strikes Legislation
Kimber Reynolds was an 18 year old Fresno woman ("Three Strikes, You're Hoodwinked," 1994). Kimber Reynolds was described as "lively, beautiful, and bright" ("Three Strikes, You're Hoodwinked," 1994, p. 16). She was also pronounced dead after being shot by a man as he attempted to steal her hand bag. The ..."
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Three-Strikes Law (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-Three-Strikes-Law/11907
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"Three-Strikes Law" 15 January 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-Three-Strikes-Law/11907>
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