California’s Three Strikes Law
In 1994, California enacted its “Three Strikes” law.
This law significantly changed
the sentencing structure in convictions for defendants who had previously been
convicted of certain felonies.
What is a strike? A “strike”...
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California’s Three Strikes Law
In 1994, California enacted its “Three Strikes” law.
This law significantly changed
the sentencing structure in convictions for defendants who had previously been
convicted of certain felonies.
What is a strike? A “strike” is essentially a conviction for a felony that is
considered “serious” or “violent” under California statutes.
Examples of serious
felonies include murder, voluntary manslaughter, kidnapping, burglary, robbery,
certain assaults, and arson.
Examples of violent felonies include lewd acts on a
child, attempted murder, rape, kidnapping and any felony causing great bodily
injury.
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What are the consequences of having a strike? A strike for a prior conviction (a
“strike prior”) affects the sentencing in a future felony, whether the new crime is a
strike or not.
(1) Defendants with a strike prior cannot receive probation for a new felony
and must serve a prison sentence if convicted.
(2) Defendants with a strike pr
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