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Three Strikes Law-Criminology Paper

Cost Comparisons of the Three-Strikes Law
Over the past several years, considerable debate has been centered on the well-publicized “three strikes and you’re out” policy. This law was put into place in the hopes of striking fear into the hearts of criminals by mandating harsher penalties. If these criminals are found guilty, they will be expected to serve a mandatory prison term of 25-years to life. Proponents (Mike’s Corner, 2006; Methvin 1997), of the three-strikes law, argue that it has been effective in reducing serious crime and that the reduction has had huge financial awards. Some studies (RAND, 2005) point toward other alternatives that could be more cost effective and keep the three-strikes law to only hardened criminals.
Having researched and studied different views and alternatives, I believe that the intent of this law has fallen short of it’s goals. The money to finance this law puts tremendous strain on our......

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