Three Strikes Law
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
PROS
- It provides a fix for a flawed justice system so that repeat offenders stay in prison.
- The law provides a very effective deterrent after the 2nd conviction.
- The media distorts the true effectiveness of the law by showing trivial case
- The law applies to 3 convictions, not 3 crimes
- These are pros
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CONS
- The law destroys the flexibility of the courts and the judge.
- It is unjust in certain conditions (victimless crimes, young criminals
- Criminals often plea bargain their first two convictions.
- It is a violation of the 8th Amendment to the Constitution.
- The law adds more criminals to an already crowded and expensive prison
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VIOLENT FELONIES
- Forced rape
- Attempted murder
- Arson play that injures a person
- Continuous sexual abuse of a child.
- Explosion with intent
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VIOLATING THE 8TH AMENDMENT
UNLESS YOU ARE IN VIOLATION OF LAW AND AWARE OF 5TH AMENDMENT
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NOT ALL OFFENSES SHOULD BE JAILED
TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE IN JAIL FOR CRIMES THAT ARE TOO MINOR
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