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Three Strikes Laws

Three Strikes Laws

It’s been over a dozen years since arguably the most controversial law in California’s recent history was passed. This law imposes harsher criminal penalties on recidivists, and completely reframes the debate on how crime should be managed (Walsh xi). This law is enacted by a state’s government in the U.S. and makes it mandatory for the state courts to hand out a minimum of twenty five years of incarceration for a criminal’s third convicted felony. I will first be explaining how and why the Three Strikes law has been supported since its introduction in California and other states and what it is that makes this law so popular. Next, I will argue against these points and explain the many reasons why people think this law is wrong. Finally, I will explain the neutral side of this argument. Most people can’t decide how to side on the issue. Many citizens of California like the idea of the rule but think something about it is wrong. I will explain the......


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