Thursday, June 10, 2004
So I said...three strikes, you're out...
Californians are apparently ready to reform their Three Strikes Law.
According to a poll by the Field Institute, 76% of likely voters said that would vote for a November ballot iniative that would soften the law. 14% were opposed.
Convicted felons would only be eligible for the "Third Strike Law" to kick in if the third offense is violent or serious. Then the individual would be eligible for 25 years to life.
California is the only state with three-strikes language that doesn't require a third felony conviction be violent or serious to trigger the harshest sentence.
Congratulations to my southern neighbors for having good sense.
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According to a poll by the Field Institute, 76% of likely voters said that would vote for a November ballot iniative that would soften the law. 14% were opposed.
Convicted felons would only be eligible for the "Third Strike Law" to kick in if the third offense is violent or serious. Then the individual would be eligible for 25 years to life.
California is the only state with three-strikes language that doesn't require a third felony conviction be violent or serious to trigger the harshest sentence.
Congratulations to my southern neighbors for having good sense.
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