Proposition 36: Revising California’s 3 Strikes Law
On November 6, 2012, California citizens voted to enact Proposition 36 which altered the state’s former policy of the 3 Strikes Law. A major goal of Prop 36 was to prevent the early release of prisoners convicted of violent crimes due to overcrowding partly caused from an influx of new prisoners serving life sentences for […]
Proposition 36 approved by the voters. What are the consequences?
After Proposition 36 has been approved by a big majority of voters yesterday, it is yet to show what the consequences of weakening Three Strikes Law will be. The following article sheds light on the possible outcome: http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_21943951/prop-36-huge-lead-early-returns