Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2014
Publisher
Greenwood Press
Abstract
Three Strikes and You're Out ("Three Strikes") laws mandate long sentences for certain habitual offenders, usually 25 years to life in prison for third-time violent offenders. Since 1993, Three Strikes has been implemented for federal offenses and in at least 25 states.
Chapter of
African Americans and the Criminal Justice System: An Encyclopedia
Editor
Delores D. Jones-Brown
Beverly D. Frazier
Marvie Brooks
Recommended Citation
Chen, Elsa Y. “Three Strikes Legislation.” African Americans and the Criminal Justice System: An Encyclopedia. Editors Delores D. Jones-Brown, Beverly D. Frazier, and Marvie Brooks. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press (2014).
Comments
African Americans and Criminal Justice: An Encyclopedia by Delores D. Jones-Brown, Beverly D. Frazier, and Marvie Brooks, Editors. Copyright © 2014 by Delores D. Jones-Brown, Beverly D. Frazier, and Marvie Brooks. All rights reserved. Reproduced with permission of ABC-CLIO, LLC, Santa Barbara, CA.