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Three strikes

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004913

A type of sentencing law that mandates a harsher penalty, often life imprisonment, for individuals convicted of a third felony offense, especially if the prior offenses were serious or violent. These laws aim to deter repeat offenders and enhance public safety. The specific felonies that trigger a 'strike' vary by jurisdiction.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-004913
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004913",
  "term": "Three strikes",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A type of sentencing law that mandates a harsher penalty, often life imprisonment, for individuals convicted of a third felony offense, especially if the prior offenses were serious or violent. These laws aim to deter repeat offenders and enhance public safety. The specific felonies that trigger a 'strike' vary by jurisdiction.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/three-strikes/"
}

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