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The California Three Strikes Law labels certain criminal offenses as "strikes." Once a person gains a third strike, he or she can be sent to prison for life. In California, the Three Strikes Law is an extremely harsh punishment device against criminal defendants. This California law enacted in 1994, imposed mandatory minimum sentences for individuals who have been convicted of three felony crimes that were committed on three separate occasions. The ideology behind the three strikes law is that individuals who commit more than two felonies are chronically criminal and therefore pose a threat to society.
A good Orange County 3 strikes Defense Attorney can also re-examine previous strike convictions. In some cases, their validity may be questioned in court, which can reduce the number of strikes a defendant faces. For example, if one of the strikes is for a conviction outside of California, a skilled attorney may be able to find that the conviction does not qualify under the three strikes law.
Often difficult to understand, this law can be broken down as follows:
1. If you have previously been convicted for committing 2 serious felonies (strikes); and
2. If you are convicted for committing a third offense (possibly a misdemeanor)
3. You may be sentenced to serve a minimum of 25 years in prison and a maximum of life.
The three strikes law in California has many un-intended results. If you are facing a three strikes charge, our firm is familiar with the technical points of these types of charges and can effectively provide a defense strategy to help avoid maximum penalties. Working to change prior convictions or a current charge from being a strike offense to a normal charge is an important step in this defense.
Call John Anderson Law if you have any questions in regards to a Three Strikes Law question, that's what we are here for! 949-492-9944
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