Title
Review of Unjust Sentencing and the California Three Strikes Law (2005) by Douglas W. Kieso
Document Type
Book Review
Publication Date
12-2007
Publisher
Sage Publications
Abstract
This book provides a discussion of the “Three Strikes and You’re Out” law’s history, content, and effects that could be useful to readers who are not already well-versed in the law’s details. Kieso has compiled data on the usage of the law in several counties, and he relates several anecdotes to illustrate perceived injustices associated with the law. Although the author does not seek to offer a balanced analysis, he does introduce the reader to nearly every available criticism of Three Strikes, along with suggested proposals for addressing problems associated with the law.
Recommended Citation
Chen, Elsa Y. Book Review of Unjust Sentencing and the California Three Strikes Law (2005) by Douglas W. Kieso. Criminal Justice Review, Volume 32, Number 4 (December 2007), p. 459-461.
