3 Strikes and Your Out
By marcyaz
@Marcyaz (35316)
United States
May 27, 2016 1:31pm CST
There are around 24 States that have the 3 Strikes and your out law.
There are some exceptions to this law.
In Caliornia they have seen an increase in the number of inmates in prison.
Generally the law says you will spend 25 years to life if you have multiple violent felony convictions.
Will these people be freed because of overcrowding?
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12 responses
@msiduri (5687)
• United States
28 May 16
@marlina I don't deny that there's some validity to your statement. The U.S has far too many people in prison. But I think some fact would lend some weight to the comment. Without anything to back it up, it sounds like a blanket indictment.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
28 May 16
Prisons have become big business in some areas. I doubt they will let too many out.
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
28 May 16
@celticeagle
It seems some States are doing just that and letting some prisoners out because of overcrowding.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
28 May 16
@Marcyaz ....The whole prison system is idiotic. Overcrowding is really becoming an issue.
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
28 May 16
@celticeagle
It is becoming a problem but what else can they do?
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@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
27 May 16
I know here in California they have let some out because of crowding but they also have
built more prisons too.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
28 May 16
I think some of these things are unfair. I think perhaps what the three things are, and how close they are together, and other factors should play a part on this. What if someone hides stolen property on your land, and it gets found, and you cant prove it isn't yours, but they cant exactly tie you do the thefts either, but still you were "in possession", this one? Should never be a three strike thing.
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
29 May 16
@Jessicalynnt
That could be it néeds more clarification.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
28 May 16
@Jessicalynnt
I don't think that would be a three strikes your out as it is not a violent crime to have stolen property.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
29 May 16
@Marcyaz I still would hope there are some checks on these things, like perhaps how many years apart the crimes are, and were their other times. And 2 bigs and 1 little, well the little aught not count towards it, maybe, dunno, seems a bit open for abuse. I think that system needs an overhaul too. I dont think you should get a thing extra unless you work for it.
@DeborahDiane (40848)
• Laguna Woods, California
28 May 16
I think the three-strikes laws may be modified in some states. It has caused some people to get life in prison for a series of relatively small crimes. They need to clarify the types of crimes that need to be included in the three strikes.
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
28 May 16
@DeborahDiane
I imagine like all things some need clarification for the three strikes.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
29 May 16
@DeborahDiane
Let's hope it is clarified by those in power.
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
3 Aug 16
@Marcyaz Hopefully not. I mean that's they whole idea of prison right? To put those who did wrong in an uncomfortable environment lol
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
1 Feb 17
@Daljinder Who knows. The law can be such a strange thing to work out.
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
1 Feb 17
@VivaLaDani13 I despise the loopholes in them
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
30 Jan 17
@VivaLaDani13 Releasing prisoners because of overcrowding is strange reason. What was the point of putting them behind bars then?
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@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
28 May 16
I think they won't be freed because of the overcrowding issue. Transfer to another prison?
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 May 16
Good question. Chances are they'll build another prison at taxpayer expense.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
28 May 16
It could be that those with lesser offense will be released or pardoned to lessen congestion, or the state will build additional prison cells to accommodate so many law offenders.
