Three-Strikes Laws
/ˌθriː ˈstraɪks lɔːz/
Definitions
- (n.) Statutes mandating severe penalties, often life imprisonment, for individuals convicted of three or more serious criminal offenses.
Three-strikes laws aim to deter repeat offenders by imposing harsh sentences after their third felony conviction.
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- three-strikes laws
- three-strikes law
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Commentary
Drafting such laws requires clear definitions of qualifying offenses to avoid disproportionate sentences.
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