The Three "Strikes and You're Out" Law
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Introduction
In 1994 California voters approved a ballot initiative known as "Three Strikes and You're Out." Basically what it means is that people who are convicted of thr ee felonies may end up facing life in prison. The actual "law" has five major moving parts. First there is the ballot initiative (i.e. Proposition 184), then there is there the actual statute that was passed (California P enal Code Section 667 (b) through (i)), and then there are three other code sections that identify the types of violations that count as "strikes" against you.
What is this law?
- The Three Strikes Statute Effective March 7, 1994
- The Proposition 184 Three Strikes Initiative Effective November 9, 1994
Which Offenses Qualify?
- Juvenile Adjudications Qualifying as Stri kes
- Serious Felonies Within the Meaning of the Califonia Three Strikes Law
- Violent Felonies Within the Meaning of the California Three Strikes Law
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