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Should we keep three strikes and you're out?

Should we keep three strikes laws?

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Masterhawk

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"Three strikes" laws give a lengthy sentence to criminals after three felonies. They were introduced in the "tough on crime" nineties when the state governments decided to carry over the lengthy sentences from the war on drugs and apply it to all crime.

For example, this is the one for colorado: What Is the 'Three Strikes' Law in Colorado?

It's a bit complex so I just gave a link
 
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